Prince Harry has experienced another staff departure as the CEO of his children’s charity, Sentebale, has resigned. Richard Miller, who was based in London, left his position after serving for five years at the youth-focused organization co-founded by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006.

The Duke of Sussex, aged 40, established Sentebale, which means “forget me not,” in honor of his late mother, Princess Diana, whose favorite flowers were forget-me-nots. The charity is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged children.

The organization has announced Miller’s exit, stating that he will be succeeded by an interim executive director, Carmel Gaillard, who is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. “This shift reflects our continued commitment to being guided by voices from within the region we serve,” Harry and Seeiso mentioned in a joint statement.

“We sincerely thank Richard for his pivotal role in steering our organization toward this important evolution.” In his own statement, Miller expressed that Gaillard’s appointment is “the logical next step” for the charity, emphasizing that “the time is right for this shift to local leadership.” He further added, “Carmel is an incredible asset to position Sentebale further as a leader in the region.”

Miller’s resignation follows Andrew Tucker’s departure from his senior role at Sentebale just a month earlier, after almost a decade of service. Additionally, Baroness Lynda Chalker stepped down as a director after 18 years with the organization. Last year, the charity underwent significant changes when advertising expert Johnny Hornby resigned after 11 years as a trustee, five of which he served as chairman.

Earlier this year, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex faced another setback when their chief of staff, Josh Kettler, quit after only three months on the job. The reason for Kettler’s departure was disclosed in August, just a day before he was scheduled to accompany the Sussexes on their trip to Colombia. With his resignation, Kettler became the sixth staff member to leave the Archewell team since its establishment in 2020, following the couple’s abrupt retirement from royal duties. The frequent turnover of staff has drawn criticism, with royal experts suggesting that “something is wrong” behind the scenes.

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