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    Inside Prince Harry’s charity mess — and the ‘misogynoir’ accusations that led to his resignation

    abignews.comBy abignews.com27 March 2025Updated:27 March 2025 Entertainment No Comments3 Mins Read
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    The chairwoman of Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry, has attributed the recent resignation of the Duke of Sussex and other board members to “misogynoir.” Dr. Sophie Chandauka made these remarks in an interview with the London Times, suggesting that her whistleblowing on issues within the organization has been met with backlash.

    Dr Sophie Chandauka MBE, Chair of Sentebale, Nacho Figueras, Sentebale Ambassador and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Co-Founding Patron of Sentebale, pose for a photo during the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup on August 12, 2023 in Singapore.
    Sentebale chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka (center) claims “misogynoir” is to blame for why Prince Harry (right) and others recently stepped down from the African charity. (Also pictured here is charity ambassador Nacho Figueras.)Getty Images for Sentebale
    Dr Sophie Chandauka and Prince Harry
    She claims she was a “whistleblower” for “poor governance, weak executive management, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny, misogynoir and the cover-up that ensued” within the charity.Getty Images for SentebaleJoe Rogan blasts Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for suing ‘sweet’ Justin Baldoni: They ‘f–ked up’

    Allegations of Misogynoir and Governance Issues

    Dr. Chandauka claimed that beneath the narratives circulating in the press lies a deeper story involving “poor governance, weak executive management, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny, misogynoir, and the cover-up that ensued.”  She emphasized that her actions were motivated by a commitment to the integrity of the charity and the young people it serves.

    Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho

    Harry co-founded the charity alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho (right) in 2006.Getty Images for Sentebale

    Definition of Misogynoir

    Misogynoir, a term coined by activist Moya Bailey in 2008, refers to the specific hatred or prejudice against Black women. Dr. Chandauka’s use of this term highlights the intersection of race and gender in the challenges she faced within the organization.

    Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho
    Harry and Seeiso claimed the relationship between the “charity’s trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation.”Getty Images for Sentebale
    Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and Prince Harry
    The two men (pictured together here in October 2024) founded the charity in honor of their respective late mothers, Princess Diana and Queen Mamohato Bereng Seeiso.Getty Images for Sentebale

    Tensions Within the Charity

    The issues reportedly began after Dr. Chandauka was appointed chairwoman in July 2023. Tensions escalated when the charity’s trustees expressed dissatisfaction with her leadership and sought her resignation. In response, she filed a lawsuit against the organization, further complicating the situation.

    Nacho Figueras, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, Chair of Sentebale, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Richard Miller, CEO, Sentebale attend the Royal Salute Polo Challenge benefitting Sentebale at Grand Champions Polo Club on April 12, 2024 in Wellington, Florida
    Prince Harry (pictured here with Figueras, Chandauka and former Sentebale CEO Richard Miller) and Leesio said they were “devastated” to quit — but felt like there was no other choice.Getty Images for Sentebale
    Dr. Sophie Chandauka
    Chandauka also claimed to the London Times that she faced bullying from the trustees.Getty Images for Sentebale
    Dr. Sophie Chandauka
    She said the charity was not a just a “vanity project” to her — and suggested it may have been for Harry.Getty Images for Sentebale

    Resignation of Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso

    In a joint statement, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso expressed their heartbreak over resigning from their roles as patrons of Sentebale. They cited a breakdown in the relationship between the charity’s trustees and Dr. Chandauka, which created an “untenable situation.”  They emphasized their commitment to the charity’s beneficiaries and their intention to report their concerns to the Charity Commission.

    Dr. Sophie Chandauka and Prince Harry
    Per her LinkedIn, Chandauka was appointed to chairwoman of the African charity in July 2023.Getty Images for Sentebale
    Dr. Sophie Chandauka and Prince Harry
    Trustees reportedly asked her to resign but she refused.Getty Images for Sentebale

     

    Conclusion

    The resignation of Prince Harry and the turmoil within Sentebale underscore the complexities of leadership and governance in charitable organizations. Dr. Chandauka’s claims of misogyny and the challenges she faced as a whistleblower highlight the need for accountability and transparency in such institutions. As the situation develops, the future of Sentebale and its mission remains uncertain, with both the founders and the chairwoman expressing deep concern for the charity’s integrity.

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