Harry in brutal two-word blast at Sentebale charity defamation action

Harry in brutal two-word blast at Sentebale charity defamation actionThe Duke of Sussex is being sued by a charity he helped co-found in 2006 in honour of Princess Diana over what representatives have called an alleged 'adverse media campaign'NewsLiam Doyle07:21, 11 Apr 2026Updated 07:50, 11 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesPrince Harry issued a defiant two-word statement following news of the lawsuit on Friday(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)Prince Harry has blasted a lawsuit from Sentebale, a charity he co-founded, “offensive” and “damaging” in a defiant statement questioning the legal action.‌The organisation, which Harry helped found in 2006 in honour of his late mother, Princess Diana, provides assistance for young people in Botswana and Lesotho, especially those who live with HIV and Aids. He, and another former trustee, Mark Dyer, are being pursued by the charity for an alleged "adverse media campaign" representatives have claimed caused disruption and "reputational harm".‌In a statement issued following news of the action on Friday night, a spokesperson for the Prince and Mr Dyer said the pair "categorically reject" the claims from Sentebale.‌READ MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Australia tour IS being funded in part by taxpayersREAD MORE: Prince Harry sued for defamation by Sentebale charity he co-foundedView 4 ImagesPrince Harry founded the charity in 2006(Image: PA)The spokesperson said: “As Sentebale’s co-founder and a founding trustee, they categorically reject these offensive and damaging claims. It is extraordinary that charitable funds are now being used to pursue legal action against the very people who built and supported the organisation for nearly two decades, rather than being directed to the communities the charity was created to serve.”The statement was issued following one from the charity's trustees and executive director stating the aim of the court case was "intervention, protection, and restitu...