Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have issued a new statement as their charity is no longer listed as “delinquent.”
Earlier this week it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s charity foundation Archewell was ordered to stop raising or spending money.
A document stated that the charity was listed as “delinquent” with the registry of charities and fundraisers for failing to submit its annual report and registration fees.
However, the couple have spoken out assuring that the required payments were made promptly and in line with the IRS’s processes.
Meghan and Harry's charity is no longer listed as "delinquent"
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A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: “We have diligently investigated the situation and can confirm that The Archewell Foundation remains fully compliant and in good standing.
“Due payments were made promptly and in accordance with the IRS’s processes and procedures. Furthermore, all necessary paperwork had been filed by the Foundation without error or wrongdoing.”
California’s Department of Justice backed up the couple’s statement confirming that the foundation is “current and in good standing.”
A spokesperson said: “After being in touch with our Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, the organisation is current and in good standing.”
Meghan and Prince Harry's foundation has been found "current and in good standing" by California’s Department of Justice
ReutersThe Sussex’s team were not aware of the issue until they received the notice sent by California’s Attorney General on May 3.
The delinquency note read: "An organisation that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing and is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including soliciting or disbursing charitable funds.
"The organisation may also be subject to penalties and its registration may be suspended or revoked by the Registry."
A spokesperson for Archewell told GB News on Monday that a cheque sent by the Archewell Foundation appeared to be missing.
Harry and Meghan founded the Archewell Foundation in 2020
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GettyThe Sussex’s team have since tracked the cheque down in the mail and found an acknowledgement of receipt.
A source told the Telegraph that they believe the notice was issued because the cheque was not processed by the Attorney General’s office but that another cheque has been sent.
Harry and Meghan set up their foundation after moving to the US in March 2020.
The group includes the couple’s non-profit charitable foundation, as well as for-profit business divisions focusing on media production, Archewell Audio and Archewell Productions.
