Centeber Urges Clarity on Investigation Findings
Centeber, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry along with Prince Siso and the Prince of Lesotho, is calling on the charity committee for clarification regarding its recent investigation.
The organization is requesting that the investigators clarify that the recent report did not specifically address the accusations of racism and misogyny aimed at the Duke of Sussex.
Sources close to the Duke shared with Sky News that the charity’s efforts to revisit “unfounded allegations of bullying and misogyny” are seen as “provocative and pathetic.”
A source relayed to the outlet, “We reached out to the Charity Committee, indicating that the individual bullying allegations have not been effectively investigated or addressed in their report.”
The insider expressed dissatisfaction with media portrayals of the probe, particularly regarding claims that the authors involved in the situation are immune to bullying allegations. They noted that this narrative could be misleading, as the regulator failed to examine specific accusations made by Chair Dr. Sophie Chandauka.
“It’s quite striking. One day, Ms. Chandauka praises the Charity Committee’s findings, and the next, she jumps back into the fray,” mentioned a source close to the founder of the Invictus Games.
They continued, stating that releasing yet another media statement only reinforces criticisms of using media to air internal disputes.
Additionally, a source remarked, “If we continue to revisit groundless accusations like bullying and misogyny, which the committee has found no evidence for, then that’s just sad—definitely not provocative.”
They suggested that Chandauka should probably address her concerns more constructively or better yet, focus her energy on initiatives that truly matter, like fundraising for the children that Centeber aims to help.
The Charity Committee later announced that it has provided charities with an action plan aimed at addressing governance issues and rectifying findings from past mismanagement investigations.
On a related note, a former royal representative commented that Harry is “deeply upset” by the entire situation. Earlier in the week, the investigation concluded that neither Harry nor Chandauka were found to be in the wrong, but both were criticized for their roles in making the conflict public.
The committee highlighted concerns over poor internal governance at Centeber, asserting that failing to resolve the conflict could damage the reputation of charitable organizations and undermine public trust.
Consequently, Harry stated that it wasn’t surprising the committee found no evidence of wrongdoing within Centeber. His representative emphasized that the Duke remains deeply committed to supporting children in Lesotho and Botswana affected by HIV/AIDS and mental health challenges.
In March, both Prince Harry and Prince Siso resigned as patrons of Centeber following Chandauka’s alarming claims.
