Prince Harry to leave board of African Parks conservation nonprofit
Summary
Prince Harry will leave the board of African Parks, a charity that helps protect wildlife areas in 13 African countries. His departure is part of planned changes to the organization’s leadership and comes shortly after he and his family decided to move back to the United Kingdom.Key Facts
- Prince Harry served as a trustee of African Parks for 10 years.
- African Parks works with local governments in countries from Chad to Zimbabwe to manage protected natural areas.
- His board departure will take effect on September 30, 2026, during a leadership update that includes new members from Kenya and African farming groups.
- The departure follows criticism from an Indigenous rights group that accused the organization’s rangers of human rights abuses.
- Earlier in 2025, Prince Harry also left another charity he co-founded, Sentebale, after conflicts with its leadership.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States but are now returning to live in the UK.
- They will not resume official royal duties and are expected to live in a private home outside of London.
- The African Parks board thanked Prince Harry for his long service to its conservation work.
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