Lesotho Royal Calls Out Prince Harry for Letting Sentebale Slip Post Meghan Markle Wedding

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Prince Harry has long been a champion for causes close to his heart, with Sentebale standing out as one of his most significant efforts. Since its 2006 founding, the charity has assisted children and young people in southern Africa affected by HIV. Alongside Sentebale, Prince Harry has also committed himself to the Invictus Games and Archewell, cementing his legacy of service. But recently, whispers have surfaced about a shift in his involvement. Could his priorities be changing?
What is really going on behind closed doors? Why has there been a sudden change in focus? The answer might be surprising as questions start swirling around Prince Harry’s commitment to his causes.
Lesotho royal calls Prince Harry’s Sentebale commitment into question post-wedding
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Prince Harry is under fire from Lesotho’s royal family for dropping the ball on Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006. Speaking to the Telegraph, Principal Chief Khoabane Theko recalled Prince Harry’s early passion for Africa, saying how Prince Harry had once said, “my mother, this place, her passion about Africa.” But since Prince Harry’s 2018 wedding to Meghan Markle, Theko feels that commitment has waned, pointing out how he did not return for visits after his wedding in 2018, and has not visited until 2024, leaving the charity’s once-vibrant energy fizzling out.

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DUBBO, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit a local farming family, the Woodleys, on October 17, 2018 in Dubbo, Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their official 16-day Autumn tour visiting cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images)
This criticism comes just after Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso’s stepping down from Sentebale in March 2025, amid internal controversies. The charity, focused on helping children affected by HIV, has struggled without the level of royal involvement it once had, including claims of bullying and other allegations. Theko's comments highlight how Prince Harry’s absence, particularly after years of consistent visits, has left the charity without the drive it once had, leaving behind a feeling of betrayal.
Before the Lesotho royal stirred up drama over Prince Harry’s involvement with Sentebale, Prince Harry was already turning heads with a surprise visit to Ukraine. Now, as chatter grows, it is clear that Prince Harry’s charity efforts might be more layered than what meets the eye!
Prince Harry’s surprise visit to Ukraine to support victims
Prince Harry just pulled an unexpected move by visiting Ukraine last week. As reported by the BBC and other outlets, the Duke of Sussex popped into the Superhumans Center in Lviv, where he met with w-- victims receiving life-changing treatment. From prosthetics to reconstructive surgery, Prince Harry saw firsthand how this clinic is helping civilians and military personnel rebuild their lives. Accompanied by the Invictus Games, Prince Harry made sure to bring along some familiar faces for the emotional journey!
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The visit came just after Prince Harry’s recent appearance in London for a Court of Appeal hearing regarding his security arrangements. Prince Harry's visit was reportedly kept under wraps until after his departure from the UK, likely due to security concerns. He was invited by Olga Rudneva, the CEO of Superhumans, who previously met Prince Harry at the Invictus Games. The clinic, providing free prosthetics and psychological support, reflects his long-standing commitment to aiding wounded service personnel, a mission at the very heart of starting the Invictus Games.
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What do you think about the Lesotho royal's comments on Prince Prince Harry’s involvement with Sentebale? Let us know in the comments below!
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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