Prince Harry charity row: There’s coverage of the fallout from the resignation of Prince Harry from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded. The charity’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, gave interviews over the weekend and accused Harry of bullying and harassment and says he unleashed the “Sussex machine” on her.
Prince Harry charity row as Duke accused of bullying
Head of Prince Harry’s charity claims ‘toxic‘ team asked her to ‘defend Meghan from press’
Explainer – The headline shows bias through its use of emotionally charged language like “toxic” and sensational framing that emphasises controversy. It lacks context and presents the claims in a way that primes readers to view the charity team and Meghan Markle negatively, reinforcing existing negative narratives.
- The Daily Mirror reports that the charity Sentebale’s chair, Dr Sophie Chandaku, said Harry had “wrecked! a fundraising event by announcing he would bring a Netflix TV crew with him.
Harry ‘tried to make charity boss defend Meghan’
Explainer – The phrase suggests coercion, portraying Prince Harry in a negative light. Additionally, the lack of context and the focus on Meghan Markle reinforces a negative narrative around the couple.
- The Daily Mail also leads on comments from Dr Chandauka’s “explosive interview”. She said the duke had tried to make her “defend Meghan publicly” after an “embarrassing polo match spat”, the Mail says.
Whistleblower speaks out as storm grows: Harry’s charity cover-up
Explainer – The headline shows bias by using the term “cover-up,” which implies wrongdoing without evidence. Describing the situation as a “storm” sensationalises the issue, making it seem more dramatic. Additionally, the focus on Prince Harry’s name, rather than the charity or specific allegations, frames him as directly responsible, reinforcing negative perceptions.
- The Metro says Dr Chandauka says that donors had stopped supporting the charity because of the “toxicity” of the prince’s “brand.”
Trump launches ‘very angry‘ outburst at Putin over Ukraine
Explainer – The headline shows bias through the use of the phrase “very angry” in quotation marks, which can cast doubt on the sincerity or legitimacy of Trump’s reaction. While it reports his emotional response, the quotation marks may suggest skepticism or mockery. Additionally, the focus on Trump’s emotional state rather than the substance of his remarks can frame him as volatile or irrational.
- The Guardian reports the Duke of Sussex was said to have initiated the campaign by the “unleashing of the Sussex machine”.
Chukka’d under the bus by Harry
Explainer – The headline shows bias through its use of the colloquial and emotionally charged play on words (Chukka’d has replaced the term chucked): “Chukka’d under the bus,” which implies betrayal and frames Prince Harry in a negative light. This informal language is sensationalist and lacks neutrality, encouraging readers to view him as disloyal or unethical without providing context or evidence.
- The Sun reports that donations to Sentable “dried up” after Harry and his wife, Meghan, stepped down from royal duties and relocated to the US.