Prince Harry is stepping down as a trustee of African Parks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to managing protected areas in partnership with authorities across 13 African nations. His departure from the board of trustees comes after 10 years of service to the organization, according to a spokesperson for the prince.
African Parks announced the change as part of a broader "governance refresh," which will also see a Kenyan Supreme Court justice and the president of AGRA, an organization supporting small farmers in Africa, join the board. These changes are set to take effect on September 30.
The Duke of Sussex's departure follows a call from the Indigenous rights group Survival International in July for him to resign. The group had alleged human rights abuses by rangers employed by African Parks.
Previously, Prince Harry left Sentebale, a charity he co-founded to combat poverty and AIDS in southern Africa, in March 2025 due to a breakdown in relations with the organization's chair.
"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," said Vas Narasimhan, chair of the African Parks board, in a statement.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, relocated to the United States after stepping aside from royal duties. They have indicated they will not return to royal duties and are expected to reside outside London.