For Prince Harry, 28 April was a very sad day. On 28 April, it was the 19th anniversary of Sentebale, the charity Prince Harry started in 2004 to honor his mom, Princess Diana. This year, though, he didn’t say anything about it or celebrate the day like he usually does every year.
But the silence speaks volumes:
“What has transpired over the last week has been heartbreaking to witness.”
Prince Harry & Prince Seeiso, in their resignation statement
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A Charity Born of Compassion—and Now, Controversy
Sentebale, meaning “forget-me-not” in Sesotho, was founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to support children and young people affected by HIV and AIDS. It was one of Harry’s most personal missions, inspired by Diana’s humanitarian legacy.
But in March 2025, both Harry and Seeiso resigned from their leadership roles following tensions with the organization’s chairwoman, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. The pair, along with the entire board of trustees, stepped down in protest.
Their resignation statement accused internal leadership of “blatant lies” and a betrayal of the charity’s values, suggesting that the real victims are the vulnerable youth Sentebale serves.
A Royal Rift Worsens
The heartbreak doesn’t end with the charity. Harry’s absence from this key anniversary is another public sign of his growing distance not only from Sentebale but also from his royal roots.
- Prince Harry’s feud with the royal family continues to make headlines
- He’s missed several major royal events, including King Charles’ recent foundation ceremony
- Tensions with Prince William reportedly remain unresolved
- His relationship with King Charles remains strained, with limited communication reported
For many royal watchers, the missed Sentebale anniversary felt like a symbolic loss—a fading thread between Harry and his past life of public service in the monarchy.
Accusations & Fallout: What Really Happened at Sentebale?
Dr. Chandauka has pushed back, claiming the charity has faced misogyny and misogynoir, saying:
“There are people… who behave as though they are above the law… and then play the victim card.”
Her statement, seen as a direct rebuttal to Harry and Seeiso’s version of events, adds another layer to the complex story—one of idealism, internal power struggles, and clashing values.
A formal Charity Commission inquiry is now underway. Former trustees have expressed hope that it will “unveil the truth” behind their mass resignation.
The Emotional Toll on Harry
- His co-founding of Sentebale was one of his proudest achievements
- The charity was closely tied to his identity as “the people’s prince.”
- It’s unraveling marks another emotional blow amid his wider estrangement from royal life
Final Thoughts
In stepping away from Sentebale, Prince Harry may have lost more than just a title—he’s lost a piece of the legacy he built in his mother’s name. The heartbreak is real, and it echoes far beyond the walls of any palace or charity boardroom.
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