Prince Harry Faces Defamation Lawsuit from Charity He Co-Founded in Memory of Princess Diana
‘Caused reputational damage’: Prince Harry sued by a charity he co-founded in Princess Diana’s memory
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Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, a charity he co-founded in Africa to honor his mother, Princess Diana. The lawsuit claims that a media campaign has harmed the charity's reputation and operations. This legal action follows tensions within the organization that led to Harry stepping down as its patron.
- 01Sentebale, co-founded by Prince Harry, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him.
- 02The charity claims a media campaign has caused reputational damage since March 2025.
- 03Harry and his associate Mark Dyer are accused of libel or slander.
- 04Tensions within Sentebale escalated in 2023, leading to resignations from its leadership.
- 05The Charity Commission criticized both sides for allowing the dispute to harm the charity's reputation.
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Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex) in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him in the High Court of Justice in London. The charity, which supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho, claims that a media campaign initiated on March 25, 2025, has caused significant reputational damage and operational disruptions. Harry and his associate Mark Dyer are being sued for either libel or slander, although specific details of the lawsuit remain undisclosed. The lawsuit arises amid internal conflicts within Sentebale, which surfaced in 2023 over disagreements regarding fundraising strategies. Both Harry and Prince Seeiso stepped down as patrons in March 2025, citing a breakdown in relations with the charity's board. The Charity Commission for England and Wales later criticized both parties for allowing their disputes to become public, which harmed the charity's reputation. This lawsuit marks a significant turn for Harry, who has primarily been a claimant in legal actions against British tabloids regarding privacy issues.
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The lawsuit could affect Sentebale's operations and its ability to serve young people living with HIV, potentially jeopardizing its funding and public support.
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