Prince Harry's resignation from his charity Sentable amid a bitter feud involving the current chairperson has sparked fears for the Duke of Sussex's wellbeing.
The royal dramatically quit as patron on Tuesday night amid the ongoing boardroom tensions.
Following Harry's departure, Sentebale issued its first social media statement on Wednesday.
In a message entitled 'Led by the Mission', the charity appeared to downplay the importance of Harry's role.
Prince Harry's resignation from his charity Sentable amid a bitter feud involving the current chairperson has sparked fears for the Duke of Sussex's wellbeing.
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"It's the incredible teams on the ground—our staff and local partners—who bring our mission to life every day, walking alongside the children and young people we serve," the charity wrote.
The statement continued: "While trustees are key for governance and regulation, and patrons - especially founders - are an honour to have, it's the people in the field who are advancing the work, no matter what."
Sentebale emphasised its commitment to supporting youth in Southern Africa "remains as strong as ever".
"The work continues because they deserve nothing less," the charity added.
The royal dramatically quit as patron on Tuesday night amid the ongoing boardroom tensions.
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Prince Harry founded Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in honour of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
The charity was established to help young people and children in southern Africa, particularly those living with HIV and Aids.
Harry's connection to Lesotho began during his gap year in 2004, when he spent two months in the kingdom at age 19.
As recently as October, Harry visited Lesotho and spoke about the "massive difference" Sentebale was making.
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Prince Harry founded Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in honour of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
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Dr Kelello Lerotholi, a trustee who recently resigned alongside Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso, has expressed concern about both princes' emotional state following their departure from the charity they founded.
He is "worried about the emotional wellbeing of both princes" in light of recent events.
Lerotholi believes the princes are deeply troubled by perceptions of their departure.
"I think given their commitment to the welfare of kids, they are torn apart at the thought of looking like they're abandoning them when they know that they're not abandoning them," he says.
Lerotholi has a unique perspective on the situation, being a cousin of Prince Seeiso and someone who considers Prince Harry as "family".
