Prince Harry Faces Bullying Allegations Amid Charity Controversy, Experts Weigh In

Prince Harry Faces Bullying Allegations Amid Charity Controversy, Experts Weigh In

Prince Harry is under scrutiny following serious allegations of bullying and harassment. These claims center around his involvement with Sentebale, a charity he co-founded aimed at supporting vulnerable children in Southern Africa.

Sophie Chandauka, who chairs the charity, expressed her concerns in an interview on Sky News. According to Chandauka, Harry’s unexpected resignation as a patron of Sentebale was shocking and represented significant misconduct, describing it as harassment and bullying on a grand scale.

In light of these allegations, Fox News Digital sought comments from both Archewell, the organization representing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Chandauka.

Allegations from the Charity Chair

Royal commentator Ian Pelham Turner shared insights with Fox News Digital, suggesting that Chandauka’s allegations are met with strong rebuttals from individuals associated with the foundation. Turner stated, “It’s impossible to know at this stage the outcome or ramifications. I hope that the charity very close to Prince Harry’s heart can continue, and with wife Meghan Markle’s contribution, move from success to success.”

However, Richard Fitzwilliams, another royal expert, remarked that these accusations severely tarnish Harry’s public image. Fitzwilliams noted, “In extremely unpleasant circumstances he has left the charity he co-founded in his mother’s memory.” He elaborated that the allegations reflect a collapse of trust among the charity’s stakeholders and have resurrected past claims regarding the couple’s fraught relationship with the royal family.

Background of the Allegations

The allegations against Prince Harry include claims that he attempted to leverage his Netflix deal to influence charity activities. Chandauka recounted an incident where a polo fundraiser in Miami nearly failed due to Harry’s request to bring a film crew. This, she explained, transformed a charity event into a commercial venture, complicating logistics and finances.

Chandauka described an embarrassing moment during a trophy presentation when the duchess allegedly directed her to move away from Harry for a photo opportunity. She expressed regret that this episode garnered negative attention and speculation from the press.