In a notable shift within the realm of global conservation efforts, Prince Harry has decided to resign from his role as a trustee of African Parks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to managing protected areas across 13 African nations, ranging from Chad to Zimbabwe.
This move follows the recent announcement of his family’s return to the U.K., confirmed by a spokesperson on Monday, marking the end of Harry’s decade-long commitment to the organization.
African Parks, in a statement dated Aug. 19, clarified that Harry’s departure is part of a “governance refresh” that will see new leadership joining the board, including a Kenyan Supreme Court justice and the president of AGRA, an organization focused on aiding small farmers in Africa. These changes will be effective from Sept. 30.
The decision comes in the wake of a call by Survival International, an Indigenous rights group, for the prince to step down due to alleged human rights violations by rangers employed by African Parks. Earlier, in March 2025, the prince also left Sentebale, a charity he co-founded to combat poverty and AIDS in southern Africa, following a conflict with the organization’s chair.
“We extend our thanks to all the members of the Board who generously volunteer their time in support of our conservation mission — and particularly to The Duke of Sussex, for a decade of committed service to African Parks,” expressed Vas Narasimhan, chair of the African Parks board, acknowledging Harry’s contributions.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had previously stepped back from their royal duties upon relocating to the United States. They have made it clear they do not intend to resume these roles and will reside in a non-royal home outside London.
