Prince Harry has stepped down from the board of African Parks, an African conservation organisation, his spokesperson confirmed on Monday, 24 August 2026. The departure comes after controversy over the conduct of some of the organisation’s rangers.
African Parks admitted in 2025 that human rights abuses had been committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville, according to BBC Africa. The evidence supplied does not specify the nature or extent of the abuses, identify those responsible or describe what action the organisation took after making the admission.
The available reports also do not state whether Prince Harry linked his decision directly to the ranger controversy. No resignation statement, effective date or details about his precise responsibilities on the board were included, leaving the reason and immediate circumstances of his departure unclear.
It is not yet known who will replace Prince Harry on the board or whether his exit will lead to changes in African Parks’ governance. The reports provide no information about how the organisation has responded to his departure or whether it plans further measures concerning the abuses acknowledged in Congo-Brazzaville.