Prince Harry allegedly requested Dr. Sophie Chandauka, the chair of his Sentebale charity, to present a public message of assist for his spouse, Meghan Markle, after their polo fundraiser “went badly.”
In a brand new interview on Sky Information’ “Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips,” Dr. Chandauka recalled the obstacles she confronted whereas planning the Royal Salute Polo Problem, which was held in Miami in April 2024.
The Zimbabwean company finance lawyer claimed the charity misplaced its preliminary venue as a result of the Duke of Sussex wished to convey the Netflix digicam crew to the polo occasion.
“We had a really beneficiant household that was joyful for us to make use of their polo grounds at a fabric low cost,” she stated.
“After which a few month earlier than the occasion was about to happen, Prince Harry known as the crew and stated, ‘I’m doing a Netflix present and I’d like to convey a digicam crew in order that I can shoot some footage on this present.’”
Dr. Chandauka stated the crew known as her and stated they had been going to accommodate Harry’s request, nevertheless, she informed them they wanted to hunt consent from the individuals who owned the polo grounds in addition to sponsors and company.
As a result of inclusion of Netflix, the venue homeowners elevated the value of their polo grounds as a result of it had turn into a industrial enterprise.
Although Sentebale was compelled to tug out of the venue as a result of it couldn’t afford the elevated charge, Dr. Chandauka stated they had been “fortunate sufficient” to search out one other location.
When the day of the charity occasion arrived, Dr. Chandauka, 47, stated they confronted extra points when Markle, 43, made a last-minute look together with her BFF Serena Williams.
“The duchess determined to attend, however she informed us she wasn’t attending, and he or she introduced a pal, a really well-known pal,” she informed Sky Information.
“We’d have been actually excited had we identified forward of time, however we didn’t. And so, the choreography went badly on stage as a result of we had too many individuals on stage,” she claimed.
A viral video of Markle repeatedly asking Dr. Chandauka to maneuver to her left facet away from Harry, 40, surfaced from the occasion, sparking backlash for the “Fits” alum.
“The worldwide press captured this, and there was lots of speak concerning the duchess and the choreography on stage and whether or not she ought to have been there and her remedy of me,” she recalled.
As a result of media frenzy surrounding Markle’s act, Harry requested Dr. Chandauka to subject a public assertion in assist of his spouse.
“I stated I wouldn’t. Not as a result of I didn’t care concerning the duchess, however as a result of I knew what would occur if I did so, primary,” the previous world COO of Morgan Stanley stated.
“And quantity two, as a result of we can’t be an extension of the Sussexes.”
A supply near the previous trustees of the Sentebale charity informed Sky Information that Dr. Chandauka’s account of the polo match was “extremely deceptive.”
Web page Six has reached out to a rep for Markle and Harry however didn’t instantly hear again.
Earlier this week, Harry introduced that he was quitting the Sentebale charity that he and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho based in 2006.
Dr. Chandauka claimed “misogynoir” was responsible for why the “Spare” creator and board of trustees resigned.
She additionally accused Harry of launching a “damaging” assault that led to her allegedly being harassed and bullied.
