Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, the charity he co-founded.
The lawsuit also names former trustee Mark Dyer as a co-defendant.
The legal action follows a statement published on Sentebale's website identifying the defendants.
The specific defamatory statements have not been publicly disclosed.
Neither Harry nor Dyer has made a public comment on the proceedings.
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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was sued for defamation in London on Friday by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006. The legal action, which also names former trustee Mark Dyer as a defendant, stems from public statements allegedly made by Harry that the charity claims have damaged its reputation. The lawsuit was filed following the publication of a lengthy statement on Sentebale's official website that formally identified the two individuals as the subjects of the legal proceeding.
The case represents a significant and unexpected rupture between Prince Harry and an organization that has been central to his philanthropic identity for nearly two decades. Sentebale, which focuses on supporting children and young people affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, was founded as a tribute to the late Princess Diana. Harry has served as its patron and has been heavily involved in its fundraising and public awareness campaigns, making the legal action particularly striking. The charity's decision to pursue legal recourse suggests a serious breakdown in relations, though the specific content of the alleged defamatory remarks has not been disclosed in the initial filings.
Neither Prince Harry nor Mark Dyer has issued a public comment regarding the lawsuit, leaving the precise nature of the dispute unclear. Legal experts suggest the case will hinge on whether Harry's statements, likely made in interviews or his memoir 'Spare,' were presented as factual assertions that harmed Sentebale's standing. The lawsuit adds to the complex legal landscape surrounding the Duke, who has been involved in several high-profile cases concerning privacy and security in the UK. The outcome could have implications for his ongoing charitable work and public persona, especially concerning his long-standing commitment to African causes.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Henry Charles Albert David; born 15 September 1984) is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, and is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne.
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Sentebale is a registered charity founded in 2006 by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. It helps struggling children and adolescents to come to terms with their HIV and AIDS diagnosis. The charity also provides a safe environment for them to address their mental health among their peers, giv...
Prince Harry has been sued by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded, for defamation, according to AP News. Court filings also showed former trustee Mark Dyer as a defendant. While neither Harry nor Dyer have made public statements about the proceeding, a lengthy statement was published on Sentebale’s website on Friday that identifies the two […]
