Prince Harry and Meghan have signalled a renewed commitment to their philanthropic mission. Their foundation prepares to step back into the spotlight following months of silence and heightened scrutiny.
Archewell Philanthropies announces $1.9m tech fund grant
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle founded the Archewell Foundation in 2020 shortly after stepping down from their senior royal roles. The couple established the institution to continue their charitable work supporting various causes.
However, sources say the charity suffered a major blow after it essentially shuttered Archewell.
The organisation later underwent a significant transformation, rebranding as Archewell Philanthropies. The move was aimed at allowing the couple and their children to expand upon their global philanthropic endeavours.
After a prolonged quiet period, the foundation appears to have made a comeback. This is especially in the wake of Prince Harry’s recent fallout with Sentebale, the African charity he founded in honour of his late mother, Princess Diana.
In a statement issued by the Sussex office, Archewell Philanthropies outlined its renewed sense of purpose.
“We are proud to continue our support of the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) as it announces its third cohort of grantees: 24 youth and intergenerationally led organisations collectively receiving $1.9 million in funding to advance a safer, more equitable digital future,” the statement read.
The message emphasised that the grantees are not only responding to today’s challenges. They are helping define what responsible technology can and should look like.
The announcement comes just months after James Holt, the Sussex team’s longest-serving staffer, quit. Holt had worked with the couple for over a decade.
Prince Harry and Meghan: Legal battles and scrutiny linger
Despite the renewed push, the charity still faces intense public scrutiny. Many social media users noted how quietly the foundation had been removed from the spotlight in recent months.
Earlier, sources had warned that the entire Sussex brand stood under threat following the setback. The situation worsened when Sentebale Harry’s beloved charity became mired in controversy.
Last month, Harry was forced to quit Sentebale along with key board members. Shortly after, the charity sued him, alleging an adverse media campaign that caused reputational harm to the organisation.
Nevertheless, with the latest grant announcements and a refined operational focus, the Sussexes appear determined. This is to steer Archewell Philanthropies back toward purpose-driven impact, even as legal and reputational clouds linger.
In a separate development, a new report revealed that colleges and universities are using merit-based aid to attract students who can already afford tuition. The report exposes how much this practice has grown over the past decade and how much grant funding now flows to wealthier students.