Speaking to the show’s presenters, Grant Harrold said: “What’s sad, I mean this is a charity that he has been involved with since I think 2006 so 20 years, and the sad thing about this is, when relationships break down the last thing you want is for the charity to sue you or take you to court. So, it’s embarrassing for everyone.” He went on: “I think, from a personal point of view, this is the last thing that Harry would want. I mean, he’s had quite a few court cases over the years. His grandmother only had, I think, two, over her entire life. He’s had more than two and this will probably be one that he could do without, to be honest.”
Sentebale launched a defamation action against Prince Harry over what the charity said was a “co-ordinated adverse media campaign” which caused “operational disruption and reputational harm”, its board of trustees said.
In a statement, its board of trustees and executive director said: “Sentebale has commenced legal proceedings in the High Court of England and Wales.
“The charity seeks the court’s intervention, protection and restitution following a co-ordinated adverse media campaign conducted since March 25, 2025 that has caused operational disruption and reputational harm to the charity, its leadership and its strategic partners.
“The proceedings have been brought against Prince Harry and Mark Dyer, identified through evidence as the architects of that adverse media campaign, which has had significant viral impact and triggered an onslaught of cyber-bullying directed at the charity and its leadership.
“Sentebale has experienced the adverse media campaign as false narratives circulated through the media about the charity and its leadership, attempts to undermine its relationships with staff, existing and prospective partners, and the forced diversion of leadership time and resources into managing a reputational crisis not of the charity’s making.”
The Duke of Sussex and ex-Sentebale trustee Mark Dyer “categorically reject these offensive and damaging claims”, a spokesperson for the pair said.