Prince Harry Ends Decade-Long Tenure on African Parks Board

Prince Harry is stepping down from the board of African Parks, the conservation nonprofit announced on Monday. The Duke of Sussex, who has served as a trustee for a decade, will leave his position as part of a broader governance refresh at the organization, which manages protected areas across 13 African countries, from Chad to Zimbabwe.

African Parks confirmed the departure in a statement dated August 19, noting that the changes will take effect on September 30. The organization also announced that a Kenyan Supreme Court justice and the president of AGRA, an alliance focused on supporting small farmers in Africa, will join the board.

Vas Narasimhan, chair of the African Parks board, expressed gratitude for the prince's service. "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," he said.

The move comes four months after the Indigenous rights group Survival International called on Harry to resign, alleging human rights abuses by rangers employed by the nonprofit. It also follows his departure from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded to combat poverty and AIDS in southern Africa, which he left in March 2025 after a breakdown in relations with the organization's chair.

Harry and his wife, Meghan, stepped back from royal duties when they relocated to the United States. They are not expected to resume royal responsibilities and will reportedly reside in a non-royal residence outside London, following their recent announcement about returning to live in the UK.