Prince Harry, along with fellow patron Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, has announced their resignation from the charity Sentebale, underscoring a significant leadership crisis within the organization. The decision follows a breakdown in relations between the charity’s board of trustees and its chair, leading to a turbulent period marked by resignations and legal conflicts.
Prince Harry Resigns as Patron of Sentebale Amid Board Dispute
Prince Harry Resigns as Patron of Sentebale Amid Board Dispute
Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso step down from their roles in solidarity with charity’s trustees facing internal strife.
Prince Harry's recent resignation from Sentebale, which he co-founded in 2006, comes as five out of nine trustees resigned amidst escalating tensions with the board chair, Sophie Chandauka. This divide arose after the trustees lost faith in Chandauka’s leadership, prompting calls for her resignation. In response, she sought a legal injunction to remain in her position, resulting in a fractious scenario that the departing trustees deemed unsustainable.
In a heartfelt joint statement, Harry and Seeiso expressed their deep disappointment over the situation, which they described as unprecedented and alarming. They acknowledged their ongoing commitment to the charity's beneficiaries and indicated plans to report their concerns to the Charity Commission for further inquiry.
Sentebale began as a response to the dire impact of the H.I.V. pandemic in southern Africa and has since expanded its mission to address broader social challenges, including substance abuse and gender-based violence. The internal turmoil has raised urgent questions about the sustainability of its operations moving forward, as it navigates the fallout from these high-profile resignations and reflects on the need for a stable governance structure.
Harry and Seeiso’s departures mark a poignant moment in the charity's history, reminding stakeholders of the complexities and challenges that can arise in philanthropic organizations.
In a heartfelt joint statement, Harry and Seeiso expressed their deep disappointment over the situation, which they described as unprecedented and alarming. They acknowledged their ongoing commitment to the charity's beneficiaries and indicated plans to report their concerns to the Charity Commission for further inquiry.
Sentebale began as a response to the dire impact of the H.I.V. pandemic in southern Africa and has since expanded its mission to address broader social challenges, including substance abuse and gender-based violence. The internal turmoil has raised urgent questions about the sustainability of its operations moving forward, as it navigates the fallout from these high-profile resignations and reflects on the need for a stable governance structure.
Harry and Seeiso’s departures mark a poignant moment in the charity's history, reminding stakeholders of the complexities and challenges that can arise in philanthropic organizations.
