Why Did Prince Harry Exit His Charity? Inside the Sentebale Scandal and Investigation

The Charity Commission for England and Wales started investigating Sentebale in April 2025 and concluded four months later that it found no evidence of “widespread or systemic bullying, harassment, misogyny or misogynoir.” The Commission also found no “overreach” by Prince Harry or Dr. Chandauka.
Sentebale’s former trustees said in a statement that they were “disheartened” by the findings and “gravely concerned for the future of the charity.” The current board accepted the Commission’s recommendations to improve how it handles internal disputes and defines organizational roles.

So, why did Prince Harry quit his charity? Here’s everything to know about the bullying allegations behind his abrupt exit.

What is Sentebale?

Sentebale is a charity that Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso co-founded in 2006. In the almost two decades that the nonprofit has been active, it has covered “healthcare, critical life skills, education, advocacy, vocational training, and climate resilience” for children and young people (including those with HIV/AIDS) living in the Southern African countries of Lesotho and Botswana.
According to the organization’s website, Sentebale means “forget-me-not” in Sesotho. Both princes set up the charity in memory of their late mothers. Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.