Future king champions mental health for farmers amid Harry’s quiet exit from Sentebale
Prince William has announced a new patronage focused on rural mental health, just as his brother, the Duke of Sussex, confirmed his departure from one of his most cherished charities.
The Prince of Wales revealed his new role as Patron of We Are Farming Minds, a Herefordshire-based organisation supporting mental health in farming communities. In a statement shared by Kensington Palace, William expressed his commitment to destigmatising mental health issues among farmers, noting the increasing pressures they face.
“Delighted to become Patron of @wearefarmingminds,” the statement read. “With all the external pressures faced by farmers, it has never been more important to break the stigma and support better mental health.”
The announcement, tied to King Charles granting the new role, comes just as Harry confirmed his resignation from Sentebale — the African charity he co-founded in 2006 in memory of Princess Diana and the late Queen ‘Mamohato of Lesotho.
Harry’s departure followed reported tensions with the organisation’s chairperson, Dr Sophie Chandauka. Sentebale had been one of the few charities he remained closely linked to after stepping back from royal duties.
As William continues to expand his charitable portfolio within the royal fold, his brother’s quiet departure from Sentebale has sparked concern about the Duke of Sussex’s waning ties to his earlier royal commitments.
