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Daily Mail
13 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Prince Harry is considering starting rival African charity after quitting over Sentebale row, spokesperson for the Duke confirms
Prince Harry is considering starting a new African charity to rival Sentable after he quit following a race row, a spokesperson for the Duke has confirmed. The Duke of Sussex last week walked away from the charity following a damning report. But, as exclusively revealed by the Mail on Sunday, his spokesperson has now confirmed Harry is weighing up how to carry on supporting the region. 'The duke remains absolutely committed to continuing the work he started, supporting the children and young people of Lesotho and Botswana, nearly 20 years ago,' the spokesperson said today. 'In what form that support takes - no decisions have been made. 'All options remain on the table; whether that be starting a new charity or working to support pre-existing charities operating in the same sector in the region.' Sources have told MoS Harry is determined to continue the work of Sentable, which he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006 in honour of their mothers. 'The Duke is anxious that the fight against poverty and Aids in Lesotho and Botswana carries on,' said an insider. 'He and Prince Seeiso are keen to work together on a new venture. They are talking about setting up a new charity or clubbing together to support other existing charities doing similar work in the region.' Last week, a Charity Commission probe found 'no evidence' to support Sentebale chairman Dr Sophie Chandauka's allegations of bullying, harassment, misogyny and misogynoir – discrimination against black women. The MoS has learned that Harry has now upped the ante by issuing a formal complaint about Dr Chandauka's conduct, accusing her of 'recycling' unfounded claims. A letter to the commission from his office notes that since the investigation, Dr Chandauka had revisited 'serious, highly-charged and damaging allegations'. It said the claims 'directly impact' his other charity work, adding: 'Ms Chandauka continues to publicly recycle these claims, this time beneath the guise of clarification, all while leveraging the charity's public platform to do so. 'This conduct appears to directly contravene your warning about the risks of airing internal disputes in the media and seems to constitute an ongoing misuse of charitable resources for the pursuit of personal vindication.' Despite rejecting the bullying claims, the Charity Commission found problems in Sentebale's governance and rebuked 'all parties' for allowing the dispute to play out in public. However it said Dr Chandauka and the board could remain in place – a decision that left the Duke devastated and complaining of a 'hostile takeover'. This newspaper can now reveal startling new details of the background to Dr Chandauka's 2023 appointment. In an email to fellow board members, she requested $3,000 (£2,200) a day for her time, claiming this represented 'a very significant compromise/pay cut' as she typically charged £2,500 for 60-minute speaking engagements. A source said it raised eyebrows among trustees and was in 'stark contrast to the selfless, pro bono spirit in which most serve'. In the event, the Zimbabwean-born lawyer eventually agreed to work pro bono. Dr Chandauka said that because a clip of the awkward interaction at the polo match went viral, Harry invited her to make a public statement in support of his wife - but she refused Other emails show she was originally turned down for the role of chairman, but launched 'an all-out pressure campaign' for a formal explanation for her rejection. She eventually got the job, with Harry at the time hailing her appointment. The first hint of trouble came in April 2024, when the Duchess of Sussex ushered the charity boss to the centre of a stage at a polo match. Dr Chandauka said that because a clip of the awkward interaction went viral, Harry invited her to make a public statement in support of his wife. She refused, saying the charity 'cannot be an extension of the Sussexes'. But it was a disagreement over fundraising and a £400,000 bill for consultancy work that caused the relationship to sour further. In March, Harry and Prince Seeiso, plus some trustees, resigned. A statement said the relationship with Dr Chandauka was 'broken', 'beyond repair' and 'untenable'. On Saturday, it was reported the Lesotho children's centre run by Sentebale has been 'effectively mothballed' amid a funding crisis – until recently, some 700 children with HIV attended its camps. In a statement after the commission's report, Sentebale said: 'The Charity Commission is explicitly clear... that it is not the Commission's responsibility to adjudicate or mediate internal disputes. 'The Commission has not investigated any individual allegations and therefore has not made any findings in relation to individuals, including Prince Harry.' The former trustees also issued a statement rebuking the commission for choosing to 'ignore key concerns' over the 'leadership and oversight' of Sentebale's chairman.
Daily Mail
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How Meghan Markle's disdain for her 'tiny' home in Kensington Palace was the start of all her troubles, according to royal insider
A royal insider has claimed that Meghan's dislike for her living arrangements at Kensington Palace were the start of her troubles with royal life and set the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the path to 'Megxit'. It's Meghan's 44th birthday on Monday and following the so-called 'peace summit' last month, it appears at long last that the animosities between the Sussexes and the other royals may soon be thawing.
Daily Mail
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How Meghan Markle's disdain for her 'tiny' home in Kensington Palace was the start of all her troubles, according to royal insider reveals
A royal insider has claimed that Meghan's dislike for her living arrangements at Kensington Palace were the start of her troubles with royal life and set the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the path to 'Megxit'. It's Meghan's 44th birthday on Monday and following the so-called 'peace summit' last month, it appears at long last that the animosities between the Sussexes and the other royals may soon be thawing.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Prince Harry's made a grave error saying he has more royal secrets – we'll all know them soon, experts claim
HE'S already done a tell-all royal memoir and a fly-on-the-wall Netflix documentary, but Prince Harry has shared there are more secrets to be shared. However, royal experts have claimed that we may hear them sooner than the Duke of Sussex, 40, may believe. 6 6 Speaking on The Sun's Royal Exclusive show, Royal Correspondent at 5 News, Simon Viger, said Netflix will be wanting Prince Harry to spill some juicy information. He shared: 'My issue with Netflix is Harry has said there's stuff he's kept back that he hasn't put in the book, that he didn't put in the documentary. 'And he's never going to talk about it. 'If the Netflix deal is continuing, they're going to say, 'look, so much for behind the scenes at Polo and flower sprinkles, we actually want to know what else there is.'' When the Duke of Sussex released his 400-page Spare memoir, he claimed there were initially 800 pages written. He explained: "It could have been two books, put it that way. And the hard bit was taking things out. "But there are some things that have happened, especially between me and my brother, and to some extent between me and my father, that I just don't want the world to know. Because I don't think they would ever forgive me. 'Now you could argue that some of the stuff I've put in there, well, they will never forgive me anyway.' Royal Reporter Bronte Coy agreed that we could learn more royal secrets. She pointed out that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have years ahead of them to fund their new lavish lifestyle in California, with Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four. Harry and Meghan are the world's most boring and unprofitable couple - everything they do is so hilariously bad She added: 'They have a young family. They've got decades ahead of them needing to maintain this lifestyle. 'As you mentioned, it's a California lifestyle.' A-LIST LIFESTYLE The royal reporter added that the couple are 'by no means poor', thanks to Harry's inheritance from his great grandmother, the Queen Mother, and money from Diana's estate. However, she added: 'But their security costs, as you mentioned, I think it's like two million pounds a year. 'Their mortgage would be high. If the Netflix deal is continuing, they're going to say, 'look, so much for behind the scenes at Polo and flower sprinkles, we actually want to know what else there is Simon VigerRoyal Correspondent at 5 News 'These deals were big deals - the Netflix one, the Spotify one, which has been over I think for two years - and the new one that Megan would be on with a much smaller streaming service, it wouldn't be anything like those numbers, you'd have to assume, that they had with Spotify. 'But for all these reasons, I think that you are talking about huge overheads every year, and especially with staffing costs, and that has to be maintained. 'So I think you are looking at a huge amount of money every year that they're needing to spend.' 6 6 FUTURE REVELATIONS She added: 'So, yes, I think that you are looking at a scenario where maybe there will be more books. 'I don't know. We don't know what they'll do in the future.' Simon Viger said that he wishes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle success in their new post-royal life, following stepping down from duties in 2020. He added: 'I mean, they do have a lot of loyal fans, as we know, especially in America. 6 'So I'm sure they'll be able to monetize stuff for a long time. 'I hope it all works out. But I don't know how long you can keep stringing along some of those deals.' Along with Prince Harry's ventures, Meghan has also kept busy, including this year launching her As Ever brand and her Netflix cooking show, With Love, Meghan.
Times
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Times
Prince Harry and King Charles aides hold secret talks in London
Senior aides to the King and Duke of Sussex have met in London, marking a step towards reconciliation between the households. Meredith Maines, Prince Harry's new chief communications officer, was joined at the meeting last week by Liam Maguire, who runs the Sussexes' British PR operation, and Tobyn Andreae, the King's communications secretary. Maines is based in California. A source told The Mail on Sunday: 'There's a long road ahead, but a channel of communication is now open for the first time in years. There was no formal agenda, just casual drinks. There were things both sides wanted to talk about.' The meeting took place at Royal Over-Seas League, a private members' club in Green Park that advertises a commitment to 'fostering international friendship and understanding'. Two months ago Harry told the BBC his father would not speak to him because of his court battle over the levels of security he and his family are entitled to in Britain. After stepping back from royal duties in 2020 and moving to Montecito, California, Harry lost his automatic taxpayer-funded police protection. He has fiercely contested the decision, insisting that he and his family are at risk whenever they visit. In May this year, the duke lost an appeal seeking to overturn the decision to downgrade his security. He characterised the ruling as 'a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up' and accused the royal household of influencing the decision. • 'It's not that the King won't speak to Prince Harry — he can't' Buckingham Palace, which is understood to have been blindsided by the interview, said at the time: 'All of these issues have been examined repeatedly and meticulously by the courts, with the same conclusion reached on each occasion.' Asked by the BBC whether he had asked the King to intervene in the dispute over security, Harry said: 'I never asked him to intervene — I asked him to step out of the way and let the experts do their jobs.' He added: 'I can't see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point. There have been so many disagreements between myself and some of my family.' Harry said he had 'forgiven' them and would 'love' to reconcile but that 'there's no point continuing to fight any more, life is precious'. He said security had 'always been the sticking point'. Speaking of the meeting at the members' club in London, The Mail on Sunday quoted a source as saying: '[It is only the] first step towards reconciliation between Harry and his father, but at least it is a step in the right direction. 'Everyone just wants to move on and move forward now. It was finally the right time for the two sides to talk.'
