Prince Harry is incensed at what he sees as an irresponsible use of Princess Diana’s name in a public feud involving a charity he is associated with, drawing further attention to royal family struggles with image and internal disputes, with Prince Harry particularly dismayed at what he considers the “disrespectful exploitation” of Diana’s legacy for personal gain.

Controversy swirled earlier this week when a prominent charity organization with close ties to the royal family was accused of exploiting Princess Diana’s name for fundraising during this public disagreement. This charity, specializing in health and mental wellness, released a statement asserting that Diana’s charitable works had now become “inextricably linked” with their mission and growth as an organization.

As the charity attempted to use Diana’s emotional resonance as leverage to increase donations, Prince Harry quickly condemned it as an unseemly attempt at profiteering off her memory. According to sources close to Harry, he believes the charity was using Diana’s iconic status and fame to manipulate public sentiment and gain support while at the same time facing internal disputes over mismanagement of funds and questionable leadership decisions.

Prince Harry issued a statement through his spokesperson voicing his displeasure with this action and how it disrespectfully invoked his mother, Princess Diana, by using her name without her approval or to profit off her legacy. According to this statement, such misuse was contrary to what her memory would want and tolerate exploitation of it by third-parties.

This statement clarified that Harry would no longer participate in any capacity with the charity until its leadership and structure have been altered, with sources close to Meghan Markle supporting her husband as they both feel “betrayed” by its actions.

This charity, which has operated for decades, has denied these allegations of exploitation of Diana’s legacy by making mention of it to honor it instead of exploit it. Critics, however, argue that using such an emotional figure such as Princess Diana in public disputes raises serious ethical considerations.

The feud has further damaged Prince Harry’s relationship with certain factions of the British royal establishment, especially as his actions increasingly align with his efforts to forgo royal duties and focus on independent charitable causes. For many observers, it serves as an reminder of an ongoing rift within the royal family as well as its complex intersection between duty, legacy, and personal grief.

Prince Harry has yet to comment further on whether legal action will be pursued, but sources close to his family indicate he is carefully considering all available avenues in order to preserve his mother’s legacy and prevent its being compromised.