Summary
Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by the Sentebale charity, which he co-founded. The lawsuit claims he and another individual, Mark Dyer, were responsible for a negative media campaign that harmed the charity's reputation. Prince Harry denies the allegations, and there have been past disputes over charity management.
Key Facts
- Sentebale charity was co-founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho about 20 years ago.
- The charity is suing Prince Harry for defamation in the High Court of England and Wales.
- Sentebale claims a negative media campaign started in March 2025 damaged its operations and reputation.
- Mark Dyer, a former trustee, is also named in the lawsuit.
- Disagreements emerged at Sentebale in 2023 over fundraising strategies.
- Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso stepped down as patrons in March 2025 after trustees quit.
- The UK’s Charity Commission found no evidence of bullying by Harry but noted weak governance within Sentebale.
- The charity was named as a tribute to Princess Diana, and "Sentebale" means "forget me not" in the Sesotho language.
