Prince Harry could be facing renewed accusations of bullying and misogyny despite a recent UK Charity Commission report clearing his African charity, Sentebale, of systemic misconduct, RadarOnline.com has learned.
The 40-year-old Duke of Sussex resigned from the organization — which he co-founded in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho — after a bitter governance dispute with other trustees and chair Dr. Sophie Chandauka, 45. Sentebale, which supports vulnerable children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana, became engulfed in infighting that led to Harry’s departure and an official investigation.
Last week, the Charity Commission announced it found “no evidence of widespread or systematic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir” at Sentebale. However, it criticized all sides for the public power struggle, saying the conflict tarnished the charity’s reputation. The watchdog also noted it did not have the authority to rule on individual allegations.
Dr. Chandauka previously accused Harry of orchestrating a large-scale bullying campaign, claims the prince’s camp has called “completely false” and a deliberate attempt to smear him. While the commission didn’t probe specific accusations, its statement leaves open the possibility that such claims could resurface in another forum.
Sources close to Harry say the continued hints are “inflammatory and disappointing,” especially given the regulator’s finding of no evidence. Former trustees loyal to Harry also accused the commission of ignoring “key concerns” about Chandauka’s leadership and failing to address their complaints, warning it could erode public trust in charities.
The commission, in turn, said the feud “severely impacted the charity’s reputation” and issued an action plan to restore stability, urging all involved to focus on Sentebale’s mission. The charity has welcomed the investigation’s conclusion and says it’s ready to move forward “free from interference.”