Abhay Singh
Prince Harry made his inaugural visit to Lesotho two decades ago during his gap year, marking the beginning of a profound connection with the country. Over the years, he has embarked on numerous return trips, fostering deep relationships and understanding.
Today, with his charitable organization, Sentebale, he embarks on yet another journey back to Lesotho, embodying his ongoing commitment to supporting the local community and creating positive change.
“The beautiful mountain kingdom feels like a home away”
Prince Harry said “The Lesotho royal family, as well as Lesotho itself, has been a pillar of strength for me over the last 20 years, welcoming me with open arms and such kindness,”
He also added The beautiful mountain kingdom feels like a home away from home, that friendship has only grown stronger as we’ve worked together to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the pursuit of people and the wider world. It all began two decades ago, when my dear friend Prince Seeiso first gave me a tour of your special country. I was struck by the strength and courage of your people amidst the immense challenges they face.”
In 2006, Prince Harry co-founded the charity Senetebale
Together with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, Prince Harry co-founded the charity Sentebale in 2006. The name Sentebale means “forget-me-not” in Sesotho.
The charity was started in the memory of their mothers and aids young people living with HIV/AIDfeat who are at risk in Lesotho and Botswana. Harry has since advocated for Sentebale vocally both in Lesotho and elsewhere.
He participates in yearly polo events to collect money for the charity and recently gave $1.5 million of the revenues from his memoir, Spare, to the foundation.
Regarding this weeks visit Prince Seeiso said “It fills me, the team, and our wider community with joy to welcome Prince Harry or ‘Mohale’ as we affectionately refer to him by his Sesotho royal name which means ‘warrior,’ Now more than ever, as we look to the challenges of our young generation here in Lesotho, the collective energy of both local and international individuals and organizations who see the potential in these youth, is embraced.”
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