Prince Harry Steps Down From African Parks Amid Abuse Claims
Duke of Sussex ends decade-long trustee role as charity admits human rights abuses; family reportedly plans UK return.
Carla Rooney
Prince Harry has stepped down as a trustee of the charity African Parks after a decade-long commitment.
A spokesman for Prince Harry affirmed his continued commitment to conservation in Africa. "His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission," the spokesman stated.
The charity admitted human rights abuses following an independent review by London law firm Omnia Strategy LLP. Survival International also claims human rights abuses by rangers employed by African Parks.
A spokesman for Harry confirmed, "The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its board."
The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its board.
The Duke of Sussex helped move hundreds of African elephants in Malawi in 2016 as part of an African Parks project. He described the experience as "amazing."
Separately, sources close to the Sussexes indicate Harry and Meghan's children, Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, have enrolled in British schools. Classes are set to commence in September.
The family reportedly plans to reside at a private, non-royal residence outside London. Suggestions point towards the Cotswolds.
The King, the Duke's father, was reportedly taken aback, learning of the homecoming plans only last Sunday. He had not been told when Harry and Meghan met him during their visit to Britain last month.
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made no public comment on the prospective return.
Prince Harry is appealing to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood regarding police protection. He previously lost a legal battle against the Home Office over security arrangements for his family in the UK.
Beyond the legal debate, the Duke of Sussex co-founded the charity Sentebale. It supports young people with HIV and Aids.
In his memoir 'Spare', Prince Harry accused William of physically attacking him. He claimed William pushed him into a dog bowl during a dispute over Meghan.
Harry also claimed in 'Spare' that William and Kate encouraged him to wear a Nazi uniform to a fancy dress party in 2005. They 'howled' with laughter upon seeing it.
The Sussexes claimed in their Netflix series that Kensington Palace lied to protect William. It issued a statement denying a story that he had bullied Harry out of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry recounted in 'Spare' that Charles pleaded with his sons during a tense meeting at Windsor just after Prince Philip's funeral. "Please, boys. Don't make my final years a misery," Charles stated.
Please, boys. Don't make my final years a misery.
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