Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Prince Harry: Time to Write His Own Story, Says Queen’s Press Secretary

Prince Harry, right, and wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. A senior aide to the late Queen Elizabeth II says Harry must shed the idea he is a victim

PRINCE HARRY'S DOWNFALL: Exiled Royal's Desperate Attempt to Reclaim His Reputation

In a shocking expose, a long-serving aide to Queen Elizabeth II has come out swinging against Prince Harry, accusing him of being a self-pitying victim who needs to take responsibility for his actions. Ailsa Anderson, who worked closely with the Queen for 12 years and had a front-row seat to Harry's royal antics, has launched a scathing attack on the Duke of Sussex in a new documentary about his disastrous year.

Anderson, who was press secretary to the Queen from 2001 to 2013, described Harry as "a very warm, engaging, and kind person" who has lost his way. But she warned that his constant whining about how hard life is getting old, and it's time for him to stop playing the victim card.

Ailsa Anderson served as the Queen's press secretary for 12 years

"Stop being the victim and start being the hero of the piece," Anderson urged in a message directed at Harry. "Start writing your own script. People are just getting tired of hearing how awful his life is." Ouch!

Anderson's comments come on the heels of a Charity Commission probe that found no evidence to support allegations of bullying, harassment, and misogyny made against Harry by Sentebale chairman Dr Sophie Chandauka. But in a stunning twist, it emerged that Dr Chandauka had been demanding $3,000 per day for her time as charity boss, which raised eyebrows among trustees.

Sources close to the palace have revealed that Harry is planning to launch a new African children's charity to outflank his boardroom rival and salvage his reputation. But Anderson warned that the move may be too little, too late. "Harry has lost trust with his family," she said. "If he can't trust them, who can he trust?"

Prince Harry is planning to outflank the boardroom rival who accused him of bullying by launching a new African children's charity, The Mail on Sunday can reveal. Pictured: Harry on a visit to Lesotho with Sentebale in 2014

Psychotherapist Emma Reed Turrell weighed in on the situation, saying reconciliation between Harry and his family is possible if both sides are willing to take responsibility for their actions. "Reconciliation requires accountability and forgiveness," she said. "Harry needs to put aside his ego and focus on being in a relationship with his family."

But historian Tessa Dunlop was less optimistic, saying the Sentebale scandal had been devastating for Harry's reputation. "The Sussexes are not always easy to work with," she said. "Dr Chandauka weaponized Prince Harry's own words against him, suggesting he has been a malevolent influence on the charity."

As the drama unfolds, sources have revealed that Harry is determined to continue the work of Sentebale and has even issued a formal complaint about Dr Chandauka's conduct. He accused her of "recycling" unfounded claims and misusing charitable resources for personal vindication.

A letter to the Charity Commission from Prince Harry's office notes that since the investigation, Dr Chandauka (pictured) had revisited 'serious, highly-charged and damaging allegations'

The fallout from the Sentebale scandal continues to mount, with reports emerging that the Lesotho children's centre run by the charity has been effectively mothballed due to a funding crisis. In a statement, Sentebale said the Charity Commission had not investigated individual allegations and therefore made no findings against Harry or Dr Chandauka.

But Anderson was having none of it. "The Charity Commission is clearly trying to protect the reputation of its chairman," she said. "It's time for Harry to take responsibility for his actions and stop playing the victim card."

In a shocking new development, it has emerged that Dr Chandauka had been turned down for the role of chairman initially 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.

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

As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Prince Harry's reputation is in tatters, and it will take more than just a new charity to salvage it. The question on everyone's mind is: can he recover from this public relations disaster?

A Timeline of Events

  • April 2024: Dr Chandauka says she was ushered onto the stage at a polo match by Meghan Markle, causing an awkward interaction that went viral.
  • March 2025: Harry and Prince Seeiso, plus some trustees, resign from Sentebale due to disagreements over fundraising and consultancy work.
  • Charity Commission probe finds no evidence of bullying allegations against Harry.

A statement in March said the relationship with Dr Chandauka was 'broken', 'beyond repair' and 'untenable'. Pictured: The pair at a charity event in South Africa last October

A Closer Look at Dr Chandauka's Conduct

  • Emails show Dr Chandauka demanded $3,000 per day for her time as charity boss, which raised eyebrows among trustees.
  • She was originally turned down for the role of chairman but launched an all-out pressure campaign for a formal explanation for her rejection.

A Message from Ailsa Anderson

"Harry needs to take responsibility for his actions and stop playing the victim card. Stop being the victim and start being the hero of the piece. Start writing your own script."