Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a new statement after their Archewell charity received 'delinquent notice'.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been warned that their Archewell Foundation could be subject to fines or suspended from the charity register.
The "delinquency notice", which was sent by California’s attorney general on May 3, suggests Archewell did not its 2022 tax return or related fees before the deadline.
Harry and Meghan undertook a three-day tour of Nigeria from Friday to Sunday last week.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a new statement after their Archewell charity was ruled delinquent.
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The couple released a new statement regarding the tour just hours after the delinquency notice was reported.
The statement did not mention Archewell and instead focused on their day of engagements in Lagos.
The statement, posted on the couple's official sussex.com website, said: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex concluded their unforgettable trip to Nigeria with a cultural reception in Lagos and a polo match fundraiser for Nigeria: Unconquered.
"The couple was greeted with a beautiful pre-game parade – a vibrant display of young enthusiasts in polo gear, proudly waving the green and white flags of Nigeria – followed by a procession of older children on horseback, setting the tone for a day filled with sport and spirit.
Harry and Meghan undertook a three-day tour of Nigeria from Friday to Sunday last week.
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"The friendly rivalry between the teams, aptly named Duke vs Duchess, added a layer of excitement to the event, with the Duchess’s team claiming victory with a score of 5-3. The day was capped off with the couple presenting medals, a gesture of appreciation for the players’ prolific talent and dedication.
"The Duke and Duchess would like to extend their deepest gratitude to all the event organisers, military officials and the whole Nigerian community for their tremendous hospitality and the first of many memorable trips."
GB News understands that Meghan and Harry's organisation filed the relevant documents on time but a cheque sent for the money owed never arrived.
The Sussexes were not aware the cheque had not arrived until it received the notice on May 3.
The Sussexes were not aware the cheque had not arrived until it received the notice on May 3.
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Archewell has now sent another cheque and it is expected the issue will be resolved in a matter of days.
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Archewell has now sent another cheque and it is expected the issue will be resolved in a matter of days.
The delinquency notice sent by from California’s Department of Justice says: "The above captioned entity is listed as delinquent with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees.
"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."
It adds: "The organisation may also be subject to penalties and its registration may be suspended or revoked by the Registry. Once you submit the delinquent record(s), you will be notified of the amount of any late fees that are owed."
