Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s American charity foundation, Archewell, has been labeled as “delinquent” by California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, due to its failure to submit both its annual report and registration fees since early May.
As a result, the organization has been instructed to halt all fundraising and expenditures until the issue is resolved.
The official letter from Bonta’s office states that Archewell, being categorized as delinquent, is no longer considered in good standing and is prohibited from engaging in activities that require registration, such as soliciting or disbursing charitable funds.
The notice also warns that the foundation may face penalties, and its registration could be suspended or revoked by the Registry.
A source familiar with the matter told the Express that Archewell officials had filed their paperwork on time and were working to resolve the issue in the coming days.
However, as of last night, California’s official registry still listed Archewell as delinquent.
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Foundation is banned from raising or spending money after it is deemed DELINQUENT for failing to pay fees and submit records https://t.co/rofhpb3WvB pic.twitter.com/PBnb824wlh
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) May 13, 2024
The news of Archewell’s delinquent status comes on the heels of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent 72-hour tour of Nigeria.
The couple, who stepped back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family in 2020, founded Archewell to focus on their philanthropic endeavors and public service.
The foundation’s mission, as stated on its website, is to “unleash the power of compassion to drive systemic cultural change.” It aims to achieve this through its various initiatives, including the Archewell Foundation, Archewell Audio, and Archewell Productions.
Remember when I told you Prince Harry and Meghan Markle didn't give a damn about charity and only wanted to raise funds for themselves?
Well, their Archewell Foundation has just been declared delinquent in California and told to stop raising or spending money.
Priorities! pic.twitter.com/IjHd6NJr6a— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) May 13, 2024
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