Prince Harry leaves African Parks board after 10 years

Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of directors of the conservation charity African Parks, concluding a decade-long formal association with the organization. The announcement, made on August 24, 2026, comes as the Duke of Sussex prepares to relocate his family from the United States back to the United Kingdom.

African Parks stated that Harry will conclude his tenure following a ten-year commitment, with the change set to take effect at the board's meeting on September 30, 2026. The charity described the departure as part of a routine governance refresh, welcoming two new incoming members. A spokesperson for the Duke confirmed the move, stating that Harry was proud of his ten years with the organization and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its board. The spokesperson added that his commitment to conservation in Africa continues and he remains a supporter of the charity's mission.

The resignation follows a period of controversy for African Parks. In May 2025, the organization acknowledged that its hired rangers were involved in human rights abuses at Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo. The allegations, which included assault and torture, were...