Prince Harry has been left to fight his battle with his former charity Sentebale without any visible support from Meghan Markle, sparking fresh questions about the couple’s united front.
The Duke of Sussex, who co-founded the charity to help children affected by AIDS, recently stepped away following a bitter boardroom clash with its chairwoman, Dr Sophie Chandauka.
Royal commentator Dr Tessa Dunlop criticised Meghan for failing to stand by her husband in public during what is clearly a turbulent moment for him. Speaking to The Mirror, she pointed out that Meghan instead appeared cheerful while celebrating the Sussexes’ renewed deal with Netflix.
Dr Dunlop noted that this public focus on her own projects could have been balanced with a display of solidarity for Harry as he navigates one of the most public disputes of his post-royal life.
The drama erupted after Harry clashed with Dr Chandauka over the direction of Sentebale. The tension between them spilled into the public eye, drawing scrutiny from the Charity Commission, which investigated complaints surrounding the organisation.
According to Dr Dunlop, the findings from the commission’s report left no side vindicated. “The Charity Commission identified a strong perception of ill treatment swirling in the unhappy waters of his former charity,” she explained.
The report’s conclusions were described as terse, offering no clear exoneration for either party. Harry, in particular, expressed dissatisfaction, claiming the investigation’s outcome had “fallen troublingly short” of addressing the full extent of the problems.
Dr Dunlop further emphasised that Harry now finds himself in the awkward position of watching his former rival, Dr Sophie Chandauka, remain in charge of Sentebale the very organisation he once cherished and championed.
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She remarked that at such a moment, public reassurance from Meghan could have gone a long way in showing unity, especially given her own alleged history of tensions with Dr Chandauka.
According to reports, Meghan was once seen in an awkward on-camera exchange with Dr Chandauka during a polo fundraising event for Sentebale, adding a personal dimension to the rift.
Yet, despite these past moments and the ongoing turmoil, Meghan has so far avoided making any public statement about the situation, focusing instead on promoting her upcoming Netflix projects.
This silence has led to speculation about whether the couple are strategically keeping Meghan out of the charity row to avoid inflaming tensions further or whether it signals a more distant approach to Harry’s battles.
The timing of this charity controversy is particularly sensitive. Harry has been making quiet attempts to repair relations with the royal family, and the added stress of a public feud may complicate his efforts.
Observers note that Harry’s exit from Sentebale marks the end of a significant chapter in his charitable work, leaving a question mark over how he will channel his philanthropic energy in the future.
For now, Harry faces this chapter of his life largely alone, while Meghan’s continued silence keeps royal watchers guessing about what role she will play in supporting him through one of his most personal public setbacks.
