Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation Declared ‘Delinquent,’ Ordered to Stop Soliciting or Spending

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been ordered to halt soliciting or spending for their Archewell Foundation after being declared delinquent by the California Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.

On May 3, the Attorney General of California Rob Bonta issued a delinquency notice on behalf of the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers to the Archewell Foundation. According to the document obtained by PEOPLE, the organization is “listed as delinquent with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees.”

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation Declared ‘Delinquent,’ Ordered to Stop Soliciting or Spending
A source tells PEOPLE the Archewell Foundation expects the issue to be resolved and reflected in records within a week

By Janine Henni Published on May 13, 2024 04:01PM EDT
Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo as they attend the program held in the Armed Forces Complex in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2024.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2024. PHOTO: EMMANUEL OSODI/ANADOLU VIA GETTY
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been ordered to halt soliciting or spending for their Archewell Foundation after being declared delinquent by the California Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.

On May 3, the Attorney General of California Rob Bonta issued a delinquency notice on behalf of the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers to the Archewell Foundation. According to the document obtained by PEOPLE, the organization is “listed as delinquent with the Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees.”

“An organization 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,” the letter outlines. “The organization 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.”

The New York Post was the first to report the news.