Prince Harry has issued a statement in response to the “heartbreaking” situation surrounding his charity Sentebale, from which he stepped away in solidarity with the board of trustees.
Notably, his spokesperson, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, has recently been vocal, alleging she was “ejected” from the organization by Prince Harry through “bullying” and “harassment.”
For the first time since the news broke, the Duke has released a statement, expressing his hope that a new inquiry launched by the Charity Commission will “unveil the truth that collectively forced us to resign” after concerns were “raised.”
In his statement, Prince Harry said, “From the inception of Sentebale nearly 20 years ago, Prince Seeiso and I have had a clear goal: to support the children and young people in Southern Africa in memory of our mothers.”
“What has transpired over the last week has been heartbreaking to witness, especially when such blatant lies hurt those who have invested decades in this shared goal.” Because “no one suffers more than the beneficiaries of Sentebale itself.”
“On behalf of the former trustees and patrons, we share in the relief that the Charity Commission confirmed they will be conducting a robust inquiry.” So “we fully expect it will unveil the truth that collectively forced us to resign.”
Before concluding, he added, “We remain hopeful this will allow for the charity to be put in the right hands immediately, for the sake of the communities we serve.”
