Prince Harry defamation case by Sentebale facing scrutiny from charity watchdog

Prince Harry defamation case by Sentebale facing scrutiny from charity watchdogThe Charity Commission is understood to be working with the Sentebale organisation to understand how suing Prince Harry for defamation would "further their charity's purposes"NewsJennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor13:31, 13 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesPrince Harry with Sentebale chair Dr Sophie Chandauka (Image: Getty Images for Sentebale)The charity Prince Harry co-founded in honour of his late mother, Princess Diana, is facing scrutiny from the charity regulator over plans to sue him for defamation.‌The Charity Commission has been working with the trustees of Sentebale after being made aware of the legal action in February, and said it is seeking to understand how the action would "further their charity's purposes".‌Harry is being sued for defamation by the charity over allegations he co-ordinated an “adverse media campaign” which caused “operational disruption and reputational harm”, its board of trustees has claimed.‌Online court filings show that the duke is a defendant in a libel or slander claim alongside Mark Dyer, a former trustee. On Friday evening, Harry responded to the allegations in a statement issued by a spokesperson on his behalf saying he and Mr Dyer saying they "categorically reject these offensive and damaging claims".READ MORE: Prince Harry sued for defamation by Sentebale charity he co-foundedREAD MORE: Harry and Meghan 'could consider UK return if Australia tour successful', claims insiderView 4 ImagesPrince Harry with Sentebale chairwoman Dr Sophie Chandauka in April 2024(Image: PA)A Charity Commission spokesperson said: "We are aware of the charity’s plans to take legal action and have been engaging with the trustees to understand how this action furthers their charity’s purposes." Last year, Harry and co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho stepped down as patrons of Sentebale in support of a group of trustees, who...