Prince Harry has suffered another setback as a former Conservative MP who served under Margaret Thatcher stepped down from her role at the Duke’s Sentebale charity after an 18-year tenure.
Despite her departure, Baroness Lynda Chalker maintains an “unwavering” dedication to both the charity and Prince Harry, as noted by Royal commentator Richard Eden of the Daily Mail, who described it as the “latest blow” for Sentebale.
The organisation had already seen the exit of Johnny Hornby, a former trustee and chairman, in 2023, following an 11-year stint.
Moreover, the Mail on Sunday disclosed that Andrew Tucker, another key figure at Sentebale, has also left after nearly a decade of service.
A spokesman for Lady Chalker confirmed: “Although she resigns from her formal role, her commitment to the charity and the Duke of Sussex remains unwavering.”
Founded in 2006 by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, Sentebale aims to protect vulnerable children in the southern African nation, focusing on child poverty and HIV/AIDS—a cause close to Harry’s heart since his gap year visit in 2004.
The Royal Family’s official website elaborates on the charity’s involvement in healthcare, psychosocial support, education, and various other programmes.
The Duke of Sussex recently undertook a solo visit to Lesotho, where locals refer to him as “the warrior”.
During his trip, he met with the country’s prime minister, Sam Matekane, and spent time with young people around a bonfire.
Prince Seeiso, who fondly calls Harry his “brother”, shares a poignant bond with the royal, having lost his own father, King Moshoeshoe II, in a car accident just a year before Princess Diana’s tragic death in Paris.
Located in southern Africa, Lesotho is often referred to as the “Kingdom in the Sky” due to its predominantly highland terrain, with many villages only accessible by foot, plane, or horseback.
The country, which is completely encircled by South Africa, struggles with one of the world’s highest HIV rates, affecting an alarming one in five adults.
