Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation Refutes ‘Delinquent’ Allegation, ‘Remains in Good Standing

In a statement shared with PEOPLE on Tuesday, May 14, a spokesperson for the foundation said, “We have diligently investigated the situation and can confirm that The Archewell Foundation remains fully compliant and in good standing. Due payments were made promptly and in accordance with the IRS’s processes and procedures. Furthermore, all necessary paperwork had been filed by the Foundation without error or wrongdoing

The California Attorney General’s Office confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE: “After being in touch with our Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, the organization is current and in good standing.”

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation Refutes ‘Delinquent’ Allegation, ‘Remains in Good Standing’
The California Attorney General’s office confirmed to PEOPLE that Archewell is “in good standing” with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

By Charmaine Patterson Published on May 14, 2024 06:59PM EDT
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in September 2022. PHOTO: CHRIS JACKSON/GETTY
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation is addressing claims that it has been declared “delinquent.”

In a statement shared with PEOPLE on Tuesday, May 14, a spokesperson for the foundation said, “We have diligently investigated the situation and can confirm that The Archewell Foundation remains fully compliant and in good standing. Due payments were made promptly and in accordance with the IRS’s processes and procedures. Furthermore, all necessary paperwork had been filed by the Foundation without error or wrongdoing.”

The California Attorney General’s Office confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE: “After being in touch with our Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, the organization is current and in good standing.”

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On Tuesday, Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, were told to stop all soliciting and spending for The Archewell Foundation after the California Registry of Charities and Foundations declared it delinquent.

A source close to the charity told PEOPLE at the time that the organization had met the state’s requirements when filing taxes, which were reported in December. Any payments owed were sent via tracked mail to the Attorney General’s Office and received on time. Any claims suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.