Prince Harry’s long-running drama with his beloved Sentebale youth charity has taken a bitter turn.
After a tense and very public clash with the charity’s chair, Dr. Sophie Chanduka, Harry stepped away as patron — joining other key figures who also quit.
The latest Charity Commission report on the fallout didn’t exactly clear him of blame, shaking up the charity he’s championed for nearly two decades.
The Charity Commission’s Report Calls for Shared Responsibility
Harry might have hoped the investigation would fully exonerate him, but the watchdog found fault on all sides.
The report criticized everyone involved — including Harry — for damaging Sentebale’s reputation by making their disputes public.
Despite Harry walking away from the charity, Dr. Chanduka remains as chair, much to his frustration.
When she praised the ruling and invoked Princess Diana’s legacy, Harry reportedly accused her of poor taste.
Friends Say Harry Is Emotionally Wrecked by the Collapse
Close to Harry say he’s “emotionally devastated” and “drained” after what feels like the destruction of his life’s work.
Sentebale, founded to support children affected by HIV/AIDS in memory of his mother Diana, now seems to be engulfed in flames.
But the commission noted that if Harry and Dr. Chanduka had worked out their differences privately, the whole public dispute — and the resulting damage — could have been avoided.
In short, Harry’s public exit played a big role in the charity’s troubles.
The Familiar Pattern of Quitting and Blaming Others
This kind of fallout isn’t new for Harry. The columnist argues his life mantra seems to be “Leave, blame, reposition” without ever taking real responsibility.
From quitting the Army after Afghanistan, stepping away from the Royal Family alongside Meghan, to now abandoning Sentebale — critics see a pattern of bailing when things get tough.
Instead of trying to fix issues or confront problems, Harry has often chosen to walk away and then point fingers.
His public image as the victim continues to wear thin.
Sophie Chanduka Emerges as the Tough Survivor in This Story
While not everyone is a fan of Sophie Chanduka, described as “hard as nails,” she’s clearly held her ground and come out on top in this clash with the “privileged hapless Harry.”
Quitting the charity that honors his mother’s legacy? Many say even Diana would be disappointed by his apparent lack of courage and grace.
Who Really Suffers in This Drama?
The biggest losers here aren’t Harry, living comfortably in Montecito with his wife and lucrative Netflix deals.
It’s the vulnerable children Sentebale was created to help — the very people Harry pledged to protect.
The columnist points out that Harry quit his military career, the Royal Family, his brother William and sister-in-law Kate, and now, in her view, his “life’s work” with Sentebale.
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