PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle's Archewell Foundation has been cleared after it was reportedly declared delinquent and ordered to stop raising money.
This was said to be a result of the Sussexes' charity failing to submit records - and pay a bill.
The Telegraph reported Archewell had been slapped with a delinquency notice on Monday and banned from raising or spending money until it pays the fees.
Itwas alleged the charity did not file its 2022 tax return or related costs on time.
However, the Tele reported the docs were filed and the cheque sent, but it never arrived.
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The Sussexes’ team was apparently not aware the cheque had been lost until it received the notice, dated May 3.
The notice to Archewell Foundation states: “The above captioned entity is listed as delinquent with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees.
“An organisation 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.”
Archewell was urged to quickly sent all the necessary forms and fees "immediately" and was said to have done so - sending through a second cheque.
The notice, from California’s Department of Justice, read: “The organisation may also be subject to penalties and its registration may be suspended or revoked by the Registry.
"Once you submit the delinquent record(s), you will be notified of the amount of any late fees that are owed.”
However, the Sussexes' charity on Tuesday night broke its silence on the alleged cash woes saying it is "fully compliant".
And in a new statement on Tuesday night, California's Department of Justice confirmed the charity is "current and in good standing".
A spokesperson said: said: “After being in touch with our Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, the organisation is current and in good standing.”
Harry and Meghan have been in Nigeria - with the duchess making a sweet nod to Lilibet on Mother's Day.
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They unveiled a partnership between Archewell and non-profit Giants of Africa, which aims to empower young people through sport.
It comes after the charity last year reported taking a massive hit.
In December Archwell was said to have suffered a whopping £8.7million drop in donations compared to the previous year.
The detailed return showed that 2022 donations had dipped to just over £1.6m, compared to the £10.3m it was gifted in 2021.
And it was further revealed that two major donors contributed £795,210 ($1million) each.
But the two generous donors to Harry and Meg's foundation remain anonymous.
The year before, an unidentified donor gave them £7.8m but there was no repeat of that staggering generosity in 2022.
Harry and Meghan’s Foundation also recorded a loss of £536,357 ($674,485) due to the shortfall in donations as revenue was recorded at $2million while costs were $2.67million.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex broke their silence amid the charity drama as they praised their recent Nigeria trip.
Harry and Meghan issued a statement about their "unforgettable" visit on the Sussex website.
It read: "Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex concluded their unforgettable trip to Nigeria with a cultural reception in Lagos and a polo match fundraiser for Nigeria: Unconquered."
Their statement touched on a pre-game parade and a "vibrant display of young enthusiasts in polo gear".
They hailed the jubilant day "filled with sport and spirit".
"The friendly rivalry between the teams, aptly named Duke vs Duchess, added a layer of excitement to the event, with the Duchess’s team claiming victory with a score of 5-3," the statement continued.
"The day was capped off with the couple presenting medals, a gesture of appreciation for the players’ prolific talent and dedication."
The couple's message concluded with an extension of their "deepest gratitude" to the welcoming Nigerian community for their "tremendous hospitality".
