Prince Harry Faces Lawsuit from Charity He Co-Founded for Princess Diana
Prince Harry is being sued by Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in memory of Princess Diana. The claim was filed last month in London’s High Court, court records show.
Details of the legal claim
Online filings name Harry and Mark Dyer, a former trustee, as defendants. The suit alleges defamation, described as libel or slander in the records.
Sentebale said it seeks the court’s intervention, protection, and restitution. The charity cited a coordinated adverse media campaign from March 25, 2025.
Origins of the dispute
Sentebale was created about 20 years ago to honor Princess Diana. Prince Seeiso of Lesotho co-founded the organisation with Harry.
The charity supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho. Its name means “forget me not” in Lesotho’s language.
Patron resignations and accusations
Both founders stepped down as patrons in March 2025. They left in support of trustees who had resigned.
At the time, the founders said the relationship with the board chair was beyond repair. The chair, Sophie Chandauka, later accused Harry of bullying and harassment to force her out.
Chandauka told a broadcaster that filming for one of Harry’s Netflix projects interfered with a Sentebale fundraiser. She also said an incident involving Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, increased tensions.
Regulatory review
The Charity Commission for England and Wales investigated the dispute. The regulator criticised both sides for airing the conflict publicly.
The commission found no evidence of widespread bullying or misogyny at Sentebale. CEO David Holdsworth warned the row had damaged the charity’s reputation and risked harming beneficiaries.
Legal context and responses
The lawsuit places Harry in an unusual role as a High Court defendant. For years he has been the leading claimant in privacy suits against UK tabloids.
Harry’s office criticised the commission’s report. Chandauka welcomed the regulator’s findings.
Messages seeking comment from the Duke of Sussex were not immediately returned. Filmogaz.com is reporting this development with contributions from journalists including Gerald Imray.
