Prince Harry has decided to step down from Sentebale, the charity he founded in South Africa in honor of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The decision comes after a rift with the chairwoman, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, and the breakdown of the relationship between the charity's trustees and the board.

The dispute began when Dr. Chandauka raised concerns about misuse of authority, bullying, misogyny, and racism within the organization. She notified the UK Charity Commission and took legal action to retain her position, which led to the breakdown of the relationship between the charity's trustees and the board.

As a result, Prince Harry, along with co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, has resigned from their roles as patrons of the organization. In a statement, they expressed their support for the board of trustees, who also stepped down in solidarity. The princes stated that the trustees acted in the best interest of the charity by asking Dr. Chandauka to step down, but her decision to take legal action further underscored the broken relationship.

Dr. Chandauka has spoken out about the situation, accusing the charity of a 'cover-up' and condemning 'poor executive management, misuse of power, bullying, harassment, sexism, and misogynoir [discrimination against black women]'. She stated that she will not be intimidated and will continue to stand up for women who do not have the same opportunities as her.

The fallout from this dispute has significant implications for the charity, which was founded in 2006 to benefit African orphans and tackle poverty and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. The loss of its patrons and board of trustees will undoubtedly impact the organization's ability to continue its important work.

This story highlights the challenges that can arise when conflicts of interest and power struggles occur within charitable organizations. It also underscores the importance of strong governance and leadership in ensuring that these organizations can continue to make a positive impact in the world.

As the charity moves forward, it will be important to monitor the situation and see how it affects the organization's ability to continue its mission. In the meantime, Prince Harry's decision to step down serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and transparency in charitable organizations.