The U.K.’s Charity Commission has begun a formal probe of Sentebale, the African charity co-founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho amid worries over its governance and leadership wrangling.
Sentebale, founded in 2006 in memory of Princess Diana and Lesotho’s Queen Mamohato has been a leading force in tackling HIV/AIDS, poverty and climate resilience in young people across Africa. But internal splits within its leadership meant that former Rugby World Cup winner Harry and Prince Seeiso have just quit.
The inquiry is looking at whether what the charity’s trustees, past and present, actually did. Harry welcomed the decision, saying it would “uncover the truth which collectively forced us to resign.” 
Mavourneen Watson, the charity’s former deputy chair and senior independent director, claims Harry and his brother William have exhibited ‘aggressive behavior, including instances of physical aggression’ during their time on the board, in contrast to the ‘very positive’ relationships she has with their mother, father and other members of the family. However, on its own side, the organization claims it continues to uphold transparency and accountability.
The fresh scandal piles onto the Duke of Sussex’s growing problems since he and the Duchess quit the royals two years ago. Although the Charity Commission has said it will not get involved in disputes, the findings could have a major impact on Sentebale’s future operations and leadership.
As the spotlight pitches in, the royal-founded charity is at a crossroad in its history as it waits with the public and stakeholders for the inquiry’s verdict.
