Prince Harry cleared of bullying claims in African charity dispute
The Charity Commission found no evidence of systemic bullying or harassment after a months-long investigation. However, it criticised the public nature of the conflict, calling it damaging to the charity's reputation.
Harry and co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho resigned in March after trustees quit over Chandauka's refusal to step down. Sentebale, founded in 2006, supports young people with HIV and AIDS in southern Africa.
The commission noted governance weaknesses and issued an improvement plan. Sentebale welcomed the findings, while Chandauka said they confirmed her earlier concerns about mismanagement.
Harry previously called the accusations 'heartbreaking' and denied any wrongdoing. The dispute added to his challenges since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
The charity's name, Sentebale, honours Princess Diana and means 'forget me not' in Sesotho. Chandauka reaffirmed commitment to the founders' vision despite recent tensions. - AFP
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