Prince Harry Resigns from Patron from an African Charity Founded by his Late Mother Diana

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The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, who co-founded Sentebale in 2006, said in a joint statement Tuesday they had quit “with heavy hearts” as patrons until further notice in support of the trustees in their dispute with chairwoman Sophie Chandauka.

Prince Harry resigned as a patron of an African charity he co-founded nearly 20 years ago in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, citing the breakdown of the relationship between members of the board and the chairwoman.

The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, who co-founded Sentebale in 2006, said in a joint statement Tuesday they had quit “with heavy hearts” as patrons until further notice in support of the trustees in their dispute with chairwoman Sophie Chandauka.

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso also said they would approach the Charity Commission, a government department in the U.K. that regulates philanthropic organizations. Britain’s Press Association reported that the Charity Commission said it was “aware of concerns about the governance” of Sentebale, which is registered in the U.K., and was assessing the issues. Sentebale, which means “don’t forget me” in the Sesotho language of Lesotho and South Africa, focuses on helping children and young people affected by AIDS. It works in Lesotho, a tiny mountainous nation surrounded by South Africa and Botswana.

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 Harry co-founded the charity after he spent time working at an orphanage in Lesotho during a gap year. He last visited Sentebale in Lesotho in October, when he spent time talking with young people and others connected to the charity around a campfire.