Prince Harry’s very public fallout with Dr. Sophie Chandauka, the chair of the charity Sentebale, has captured widespread attention, but sources suggest that tensions between the two may have started long before the current controversy. Allegedly, Meghan Markle may have played a key role in these strained relations.
According to The Mail, an insider claims that the rift began with Meghan. “The problem actually started with Meghan. Meghan doesn’t like Sophie,” the source revealed.
Reports suggest that Meghan and Dr. Chandauka had clashed well before the recent fallout involving Harry and the charity he co-founded in 2006. One such incident occurred during a Florida polo fundraiser, where the dynamics between the two women were reportedly cold. While Dr. Chandauka greeted Meghan warmly, the Duchess allegedly offered only a brief “Hi” before heading off to socialize with Serena Williams, seemingly avoiding interaction with those supporting the event.
An insider further shared that Meghan showed no interest in mingling with others despite Dr. Chandauka’s efforts to introduce her to event supporters. “She didn’t want to mingle or engage with those supporting the event,” the source noted.
Behind the scenes, the tensions reportedly continued to escalate. The Telegraph had previously reported that Harry’s team had asked Dr. Chandauka to deny rumors about a rift with Meghan, but she refused. In response, Harry is said to have sent a note to Dr. Chandauka that was described as “imperious” and “unpleasant.”
In the aftermath of these ongoing tensions, Dr. Chandauka has accused Harry of attempting to push her out of her position through “bullying” and “harassment.”
Harry, who stepped down as Sentebale’s patron in March, has now broken his silence, responding to the Charity Commission’s investigation into the matter. He welcomed the inquiry and vehemently dismissed what he referred to as “blatant lies” surrounding the fallout.
As the investigation continues, the saga between Prince Harry, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, and Meghan Markle remains one of the more intriguing and contentious stories surrounding the Sussexes’ charitable work.
