JAKARTA - Prince Harry is sued for defamation by Sentebale, a charity he founded in 2006 to commemorate Princess Diana. This lawsuit extends the long-standing internal conflict in the institution. "
According to a report by People quoted on Monday, April 13, the case was registered at the High Court in London on March 24 against Harry and Mark Dyer, the former trustee of Sentebale. The charge is listed as defamation through writing and oral.
The board of trustees and executive director of Sentebale on April 10 said it had initiated legal proceedings. In its statement, the institution said there had been a "coordinated negative media campaign" since March 25, 2025 which caused "operational disruption and damaged the reputation of the institution, its leadership, and its strategic partners".
Sentebale also stated that Harry and Dyer, based on the evidence they had, were identified as the parties behind the campaign. The institution assessed that the impact was widespread in the digital space and triggered cyberbullying against the organization and its leaders. Even so, Sentebale emphasized that their focus remained on "children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana".
Harry and Dyer's representatives strongly denied the allegations. To People, their spokesperson called the claim "offensive and damaging". They also questioned the use of charitable funds to sue people who, according to them, have built and supported the organization for almost two decades.
Prince Harry, 41, and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, 59, stepped down from Sentebale last year amid a leadership dispute with its head, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. The organization was founded to help children in Lesotho and Botswana, in honor of their late mother, Princess Diana and Queen 'Mamohato Bereng Seeiso.
Previously, Chandauka made allegations of bullying, racism, and misogyny against Harry. The allegations were denied. In August last year, the Charity Commission for England and Wales said it had found no evidence of widespread or systemic bullying, harassment, misogyny, or misogynoir at Sentebale.
The commission also found no action beyond the authority, either by Chandauka or Harry. However, the regulator criticized all parties for allowing the conflict to take place in the public space and highlighted the weakness of internal governance.
In his response, Harry's side confirmed that the commission had found no wrongdoing related to him. However, they also said that the report was not enough, because the impact of the conflict would ultimately be felt by children who depend on Sentebale.
People also reported that the Sentebale board is currently accepting the Charity Commission's findings and will implement the regulator's plan for improvement, including updating internal dispute policy, complaint procedures, and delegation of authority.
In January, a source close to Sentebale told The Times that Prince Harry's chances of returning to the institution were "completely closed" after months of open feuding, resignations and staff cuts.
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