Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity ‘delinquency’ row becomes blame game as Sussex sources hit back

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archwell Foundation was found delinquent because state officials failed to process a cheque that was sent on time, sources close to the couple have fired back.

The foundation has been told to stop soliciting or spending money on Monday as it was warned of fines or suspension amid the records mishap.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archwell Foundation was found delinquent because state officials failed to process a cheque that was sent on time, sources close to the couple have fired back.

The foundation has been told to stop soliciting or spending money on Monday as it was warned of fines or suspension amid the records mishap.

The delinquency notice was sent by California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta for failing to file its annual reports and renewal fees. As stated on California’s Department of Justice website, a notice is sent to an organisation after it fails to submit complete filings for each fiscal year.

But according to MailOnline, source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex claim the charity did send the $200 renewal fee cheque – but it had not been processed by the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers in California.

Sussex sources told the MailOnline that they had tracked the cheque and confirmed it had arrived to officials on time.

The Sussexes’ foundation was established after they stepped down from their roles as senior working royals and relocated to the US in March 2020.