An air of intrigue surrounds the Duke of Sussex due to a victory that no one expected. When Harry's name seemed to fade after his withdrawal from public life, an official document reignited interest, but it also left him deeply affected. The story begins in an oasis of hope called Sentebale, an NGO, and ends up revealing a clash of wills that could redefine his legacy.
The clash that set everything off
The spark arose when the chairwoman of the board, Sophie Chandauka, presented serious accusations to the Charity Commission: abuse of power, harassment, and misogyny against her, a Black woman, all within the organization that Harry co-founded in memory of his mother, Diana, and Queen Mamohato of Lesotho. In March 2025, Harry, Seeiso, and several board members resigned. That move, far from being settled privately, exploded in the media and led to an official investigation.
The official verdict that clears doubts
In August, the Commission concluded that there is no evidence of widespread harassment, misogyny, or overreach by Harry—or by Chandauka either—but they did strongly criticize the fact that the conflict was aired publicly instead of being solved internally, which seriously damaged the NGO's reputation. They also ordered a Regulatory Action Plan to strengthen Sentebale's governance.
In a statement, Harry insisted on his innocence: there was no wrongdoing on his part, and the harassment accusations are "false". However, he expressed his discomfort because the consequences of the conflict now fall on the children who depend on the NGO's aid. A close source describes him as "devastated" and speaks of a sense of "hostile takeover" of the NGO that cost him so much to build.
Meanwhile, Chandauka thanked the report as recognition of the governance concerns she raised since February 2025. She argued that, although it was a painful process, Sentebale emerges stronger, with better structure and more focused on its mission.
Former board members express their anguish about the project's future. They fear that, without their founders' presence, the community's trust will suffer, despite the services that have already reached more than 100,000.
So what's next for Harry?
Although he is stepping away from Sentebale, Harry reaffirms that his commitment to vulnerable children in Lesotho and Botswana remains intact; he is just seeking new ways to keep contributing. A new stage in his humanitarian mission is now open, free from internal disputes.
A victory in formal terms, yes, but also a deep emotional blow. The report changes the story, clearing doubts, but leaves behind the wreckage of a personal endeavor turned battleground. Will Prince Harry be able to rebuild his legacy from another horizon? Only time (and his next move) will tell.