Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 6, 2025 · Entertainment

Royal Rumbles: Prince Harry's Clash Over Sentebale

Prince Harry, Meghan and Sophie Chandauka pictured at a polo match benefitting Sentebale in April 2024

ROYAL SCANDAL ROCKS CHARITY WORLD: PRINCE HARRY'S SENTEBALE EMPIRE TEETERS ON BRINK OF COLLAPSE

In a shocking turn of events, Prince Harry's beloved charity Sentebale is on the verge of disaster after a very public row between the Duke of Sussex and his former chair Sophie Chandauka erupted in March. The bitter dispute has left many wondering if the prince's passion project will survive the fall-out.

TheScholarlyNote.com can reveal that behind closed doors, Prince Harry is "utterly devastated" by the scandal, spending hours on the phone to supporters raging about a "hostile takeover" of his "life's work." Sources close to the prince claim he has been left reeling by the allegations of racism, misogyny, and bullying levelled against him.

When Harry launched Sentebale in 2006, pictured on the launch visit, his pride that he had managed to get this deeply personal project off the ground was clear to see

The drama began when Dr. Chandauka, a Zimbabwean-born lawyer, took on the role of chair after serving as a charity trustee with the best of intentions. However, she soon became disillusioned with what she saw as a "personal fiefdom" for Prince Harry and his friends. The prince's team disputes this claim, accusing Dr. Chandauka of being a power-hungry opportunist who is determined to destroy Sentebale.

According to insiders, the row began when Prince Harry's team tried to mediate between Dr. Chandauka and the charity's trustees. However, when that failed, the prince himself offered to bring in independent lawyers to help resolve the issue. But it seems that was too little, too late.

TheScholarlyNote.com has obtained explosive documents that reveal the full extent of the row between Prince Harry and Dr. Chandauka. Sources claim that the prince's team is "furious" at what they see as a "smear campaign" against their leader. They point out that Dr. Chandauka's allegations are based on hearsay and unverified claims, while the Charity Commission's investigation found no evidence to support her accusations.

But many – including Prince Harry – are privately predicting that the charity will not survive the fall-out. Prince Harry with Sentebale co-founder Prince Seeiso in Lesotho in 2015

But despite this, the damage has already been done. Sentebale is facing financial ruin, with many of its major donors threatening to pull their funding in light of the scandal. And it seems that Prince Harry himself may have lost control of his beloved charity. Sources close to the prince claim that he has "no faith" in the Charity Commission and would rather set up a new charitable organization entirely.

But Dr. Chandauka's supporters insist that she is simply trying to bring much-needed transparency and accountability to Sentebale. They point out that the charity's finances have been shrouded in secrecy for years, with many donors questioning where their money was going.

As one insider put it: "Dr. Chandauka is a heroine who has taken on the establishment and refused to back down. She is fighting for the future of Sentebale, and for the people it serves."

The prince and his friends believe Ms Chandauka cajoled her way to a position of power and influence, writes Rebecca English

So what next for Prince Harry's charity? Will it be able to recover from this latest scandal, or will it follow in the footsteps of other high-profile charities that have imploded under similar circumstances?

TheScholarlyNote.com can reveal that many are privately predicting a "meltdown" at Sentebale, with some even suggesting that the prince may have to abandon his beloved charity altogether.

But one thing is certain: this scandal will not be going away anytime soon. And for Prince Harry and Dr. Chandauka, it's far from over.