Harry & Meghan’s Archewell charity declared ‘delinquent’ & ordered to stop raising money after failing to submit records
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has reportedly been declared delinquent and ordered to stop raising money.
This is said to be a result of the Sussexes’ charity failing to submit records – and pay a bill.
The Telegraph reported Archewell had been slapped with a delinquency notice and banned from raising or spending money until it pays the fees.
It’s alleged the charity did not file its 2022 tax return or related costs on time.
However, the Tele reported the docs were filed and the cheque sent, but it never arrived.
The Sussexes’ team was apparently not aware the cheque had been lost until it received the notice, dated May 3.
The notice to Archewell Foundation states: “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.”
Archewell was urged to quickly sent all the necessary forms and fees “immediately” and was said to have done so – sending through a second cheque.
The notice, from California’s Department of Justice, read: “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.”
The Sun has approached Archewell Foundation for comment.
Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria – with the duchess making a sweet nod to Lilibet on Mother’s Day.
They unveiled a partnership between Archewell and non-profit Giants of Africa, which aims to empower young people through sport.
It comes after the charity last year reported taking a massive hit.
In December Archwell was said to have suffered a whopping £8.7million drop in donations compared to the previous year.
The detailed return showed that 2022 donations had dipped to just over £1.6m, compared to the £10.3m it was gifted in 2021.
And it was further revealed that two major donors contributed £795,210 ($1million) each.
But the two generous donors to Harry and Meg’s foundation remain anonymous.
The year before, an unidentified donor gave them £7.8m but there was no repeat of that staggering generosity in 2022.
Harry and Meghan’s Foundation also recorded a loss of £536,357 ($674,485) due to the shortfall in donations as revenue was recorded at $2million while costs were $2.67million.
Harry enjoys basketball while couple travel Nigeria
By Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson
PRINCE Harry was cock-a-hoop to continue his African tour — as he turned his hand to basketball.
He and wife Meghan were unveiling a partnership between their Archewell Foundation and the non-profit Giants of Africa, which aims to empower young people through sport.
The Sussexes watched a practice session at Ilupeju Senior Grammar School in Lagos, Nigeria, before Harry, 39, joined in.
He said: “The power of sport can change lives.
“It brings people together and creates community and there are no barriers, which is the most important thing.”
Meghan, 42, later swapped a Carolina Herrera button-down shirt, and a traditional Nigerian skirt gifted to her, for a favourite £3,000 yellow gown by the same designer.
She and Harry walked hand-in-hand as they arrived at State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s house, where they were guests of honour.
Meanwhile it emerged that on his three-day visit to Britain last week, Harry stayed in the hotel where he had spent the night before his 2018 wedding.
Back then Prince William stayed too, but the brothers are now hardly speaking.
The King was said to be too busy to see Harry on his trip.
But The Sunday Times reported that Charles did agree to put him up in a royal home.
However, instead Harry opted for the £600-a-night Coworth Park Hotel, near Ascot, Berks.
The five-star hotel is owned by The Sultan of Brunei and sits on the edge of Windsor Great Park — a 15-minute drive from Windsor Castle.