Sentebale charity has been hit by another trustee resignation, leaving the organisation with just the minimum recommended number of board members.
Nerissa Naidu has stepped down just weeks after being appointed on March 25.
This latest departure follows Prince Harry's own exit amid an escalating boardroom dispute with the charity's chief executive, Dr Sophie Chandauka.
The Duke of Sussex co-founded the charity in 2006 to help orphaned African children.
The Duke of Sussex co-founded the charity in 2006 to help orphaned African children.
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The charity now operates with only three trustees: Iain Rawlinson, Dr Bhakti Hansoti and Dr Chandauka.
Sentebale, which means "forget me not" in Sesotho, was established by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006.
The charity was founded in honour of Prince Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Its mission focuses on helping young people and children in southern Africa, particularly those living with HIV and Aids.
Both Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso have since stepped down as patrons of the organisation.
The charity has faced significant internal turmoil in recent months.
The charity has faced significant internal turmoil in recent months.
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The original dispute centred on a boardroom battle that saw several trustees leave following a conflict with Dr Chandauka.
In March, Prince Harry accused Sentebale's chief executive of telling "blatant lies".
The Charity Commission has opened a case into "concerns raised" about the organisation.
Ms Chandauka has alleged the duke tried to "eject" her through "bullying" and "harassment".
A source close to former trustees dismissed her comments as a "publicity stunt".
Reports suggest Harry sent an "unpleasant" and "imperious" message to Ms Chandauka after she refused to address rumours of a rift with Meghan.
In March, Prince Harry accused Sentebale's chief executive of telling "blatant lies".
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The Telegraph claimed a member of Harry's team had asked Ms Chandauka to issue a statement quashing speculation about tensions with the Duchess of Sussex.
When she declined, the duke reportedly contacted her directly, demanding she "explain herself".
Tensions escalated during a Sentebale fundraising polo match in Miami in April 2024.
An awkward moment unfolded during the prize-giving ceremony when the Duchess of Sussex appeared to choreograph who stood next to Harry.
Ms Chandauka moved from beside the duke to Meghan's side, ducking under the trophy in what observers described as an uncomfortable exchange.
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Tensions escalated during a Sentebale fundraising polo match in Miami in April 2024.
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Naidu, a South African entrepreneur, has declined to comment on her departure.
Sentebale acknowledged it has been "a particularly difficult time to have joined the organisation".
The charity stated Naidu has "chosen to step down out of respect for her other professional commitments".
They expressed appreciation for "her tremendous support and insights in recent weeks and her interest in Sentebale over a long period of time".
This follows the earlier resignation of Dr Margaret Ikpoh, who stepped down just three weeks after being appointed in March.
Sentebale now finds itself in a precarious position, operating with just three trustees - the minimum number advised for charities.
