Sophie Chandauka, the chairperson of Sentebale, has accused Prince Harry of orchestrating a bullying and harassment campaign to force her out of the charity. The dispute, which includes allegations of interference in fundraising efforts and legal actions including a lawsuit and a report to the Charity Commission, culminated in Prince Harry’s resignation as a patron.

Amid a bitter internal dispute at Sentebale, the board chairman has accused Prince Harry of widespread harassment and bullying, alleging misuse of the charity as a PR extension and highlighting significant governance failures, including legal action and forced resignations.

Sentebale chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka publicly criticized Prince Harry's brand as 'toxic', alleging that his influence resulted in harassment, bullying, and abuse of power within the charity. Her actions, including legal measures and whistleblowing, coincide with a board restructuring and efforts to restore ethical governance.

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso resigned from their roles as patrons of Sentebale on March 26, 2025, following a bitter boardroom battle marked by allegations of abuse of power, bullying, and a toxic governance culture. The resignations came amid whistleblower claims by board chair Sophie Chandauka and a cascade of trustee departures, highlighting a critical stance against authoritarian practices within the charity.

On March 26, 2025, Prince Harry, Prince Seeiso, and several board trustees resigned from their roles at Sentebale following a contentious fallout with Chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka amid allegations of financial mismanagement, abuse of power, and unethical leadership practices that threatened the charity’s mission.

On March 26, 2025, Prince Harry, Prince Seeiso, and the Sentebale board of trustees resigned in protest following a breakdown in governance. The resignations came amid allegations of financial mismanagement, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny, and misogynoir by the chair, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. The departures were intended to protect the charity’s beneficiaries and staff and signal a commitment to ethical leadership.

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso resigned as patrons of Sentebale following a bitter internal dispute between the charity's board of trustees and its board chair, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. The resignation was portrayed as support for the trustees' efforts to address alleged abusive governance practices, including claims of bullying, harassment, and a cover-up. The princes stated that their decision was made in solidarity with those pushing for accountability and will be accompanied by further disclosures to the Charity Commission.

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso resigned as patrons from Sentebale on March 26, 2025, in protest of internal governance issues, including allegations of abuse of power and misconduct by the charity's chair, Sophie Chandauka. Their public departure, along with resignations from trustees, signals a stand against authoritarian practices within the organization and a demand for accountability.

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso have resigned from their roles as patrons of Sentebale following a breakdown in relations with the charity’s board amid allegations of poor governance, abuse of power, bullying, and harassment. The resignations come after the charity chair was asked to step down—a decision that subsequently led to her suing the organization and sparked wider concerns about internal management practices.

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso resigned from their patron roles at Sentebale following a contentious dispute between the charity's trustees and board chair, amid allegations of abuse of power, bullying, sexism, and racism. Their joint statement emphasized accountability and a commitment to share their concerns with the Charity Commission to protect the charity's beneficiaries and staff.

The chair of Sentebale has alleged that she experienced bullying and pressure from Prince Harry, who reportedly asked her to publicly defend Meghan Markle at a 2024 royal polo fundraiser. The ensuing internal conflict led to the resignation of Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso from the charity, as well as subsequent legal actions over governance and alleged abuse of power.

Sentebale has restructured its leadership by creating the role of Executive Director and relocating key decision-making authority to Southern Africa. This change marks a decisive move toward local empowerment and enhanced accountability in its programs addressing youth health, wealth inequity, and climate resilience.

In March 2017, Sentebale launched the Let Youth Lead program to empower HIV-affected youth in Southern Africa. The initiative provides peer-to-peer support and tools for young advocates to engage with government policy, thereby promoting social accountability and the inclusion of marginalized voices in political discourse.