Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s charity has been declared “delinquent” for failing to pay fees, records from the Department of Justice have shown.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s charity foundation has been ordered to stop raising or spending money. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, have let the official registration fees for their charity, Archewell, lapse since at least the beginning of May, according to an official letter from California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta.
The document states that Archewell has been listed as “delinquent” with the registry of charities and fundraisers for failing to submit its annual report and registration fees. The note reads: “An organization that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing and is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including soliciting or disbursing charitable funds.
“The organization may also be subject to penalties and its registration may be suspended or revoked by the Registry.” According to reports in Page Six, Archewell now has to submit records to show why its payment is late and pay late fees.
Sources told the publication the foundation has filed for an extension. However, the state’s official registry continued to show Archewell as delinquent on Monday. The couple set up their foundation after moving to the US in March 2020 after quitting their senior royal roles.
The group includes the couple’s non-profit charitable foundation, as well as for-profit business divisions focusing on media production, Archewell Audio and Archewell Productions.
The news of the late filing comes as Harry was snubbed by his father King Charles and brother Prince William on a trip to London before starting a tour of Nigeria with his wife. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted by excited crowds during their three-day visit to the West African country.
