Earlier this year, the Duke of Sussex<\/a> stepped down from Sentebale, the charity he founded to help children orphaned by Aids in Lesotho, following a boardroom battle with the chairwoman, Dr Sophie Chandauka.<\/a><\/p>\n Harry was said to be devastated by the row, which saw all sides rebuked by the Charity Commission for allowing the war of words to play out so publicly. Meghan was even dragged into the row earlier this year when Dr Chandauka claimed she caused a stir at a fund-raiser for the charity with little notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘split’ over roles but it’s good news for both of them<\/a>READ MORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new Netflix projects revealed as they issue statement<\/a> But despite posting on Instagram<\/a> and publicly announcing the new Netflix deal, Meghan has stayed silent on the row. And according to former BBC<\/a> royal correspondent Jennie Bond, there is good reason for this.<\/p>\n She told the Mirror<\/a> : “This is a very sensitive issue all round. Sentebale was Harry\u2019s charity from the start, along with his co-founder, Prince Seeiso.<\/p>\n “The allegations of misogyny and misogynoir – both discounted by the charity commission – make this an even more sensitive issue for Meghan to become involved with.<\/p>\n “So I think she has wisely taken a back seat on this and left it to her husband. I\u2019m sure she has supported and comforted him in private, and I think Harry will completely understand that it\u2019s not her place to get involved in a public row with his charity.”<\/p>\n Since the Charity Commission’s report, it has since been revealed that Harry might be set to start a new humanitarian charity. His spokesperson said: “The duke remains absolutely committed to continuing the work he started, supporting the children and young people of Lesotho and Botswana, nearly 20 years ago. In what form that support takes \u2014 no decisions have been made.<\/p>\n “All options remain on the table; whether that be starting a new charity or working to support pre-existing charities operating in the same sector in the region.” But for royal historian and expert Dr Tessa Dunlop, Meghan’s silence on the issue has been notable.<\/p>\n She added: “Now that Meghan and Harry have signed a new Netflix deal (\u2018looser\u2019 and apparently less lucrative than the previous $78m one but a deal nonetheless), might the Duchess find her voice?<\/p>\n “Not the one she volubly uses to hawk As Ever wares (in conjunction with Netflix) but rather the voice Meghan famously re-found after leaving the Royal Family<\/a>, the one that talked her truth to royal power and surely could talk her truth to the Sentebale fiasco?<\/p>\n “No, really, why hasn\u2019t Meghan come out batting for Prince Harry<\/a> in his latest round of verbal fisty-cuffs concerning his former African charity?<\/p>\n After all, the Duke has consistently spoken out in support of his wife, establishing the precedent early on and against the wishes of his family when he condemned Britain\u2019s media coverage and insisted he had never before witnessed such a \u2018degree of pressure, scrutiny and harassment\u2019 from the press. As it currently stands, Harry cuts a lonely figure.”<\/p>\n Get the inside scoop on the monarchy with Mirror Royal<\/p>\n WHATSAPP GROUP: Be first to get the biggest royal bombshells and exclusives to your phone by joining our Royal WhatsApp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_FILES-US-POLITICS-RACE-UNREST-MARKLE.jpg\")
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Prince Harry with Dr Sophie Chandauka (Image: Getty Images for Sentebale)<\/p>\n