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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation Declared 'Delinquent' by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Faces Fundraising Ban

May 14, 2024, 08:07 AM

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation has been declared 'delinquent' by the California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, for failing to pay annual registration fees and submit required records. This status prohibits the charity from raising or spending money until compliance is achieved. The foundation received an official notice from the state, leading to a temporary suspension of its operations and a fundraising ban. Despite the delinquency notice, sources close to the foundation claim that the missing files were submitted on time and that the payments were 'lost in the post.' Governor Gavin Newsom defended the foundation, stating that the issue was a technical paperwork problem and not a significant compliance failure. The foundation also faces potential penalties for late tax returns, which has been described as 'humiliating' by commentators.