UPDATE: Archewell Foundation spoke out to address the delinquency claim, with a spokesperson stating that the charity investigated the allegations and determined that it "remains fully compliant and in good standing," per a May 14 statement.
"Due payments were made promptly and in accordance with the IRS's processes and procedures," the statement continued. "Furthermore, all necessary paperwork had been filed by the Foundation without error or wrongdoing."
California Governor Gavin Newsom further confirmed that the Sussexes are in full compliance, adding at a May 14 press conference, "There was a technical paperwork issue that was wildly over hyped."
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation has been ordered to stop raising or spending money by the state officials amid a delinquency notice.
The charity, which the couple founded in 2020, was recently declared delinquent by California's Registry of Charities and Fundraisers for "failing to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees," according to documents obtained by E! News May 13.
"An organization that is listed as delinquent is not in good standing," a notice issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta to Archewell Foundation read, "and is prohibited from engaging in conduct for which registration is required, including soliciting or disbursing charitable funds."
However, a source close to Archewell Foundation told E! News that the group had filed on time, though it appears that the check for the renewal fee was not received by the registry. A new check has been mailed, according to the insider, and the foundation believes the matter will be quickly resolved and their standing in the state registry adjusted in the coming days.
News of the delinquency notice comes one day after Meghan and Harry—who share son Archie Harrison, 5, and daughter Lilibet "Lili" Diana, 2—wrapped up their first visit to Nigeria at the invitation of the country's Chief of Defense Staff. During their three-day trip, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hosted a mental health summit at a local school, took part in a volleyball game with military families, attended a basketball camp for children and cheered on players at a charity polo event for Nigeria Unconquered, an organization that works closely with Harry's Invictus Games.
The trip marked Meghan and Harry's first international tour since stepping back from their duties as senior royals in 2020.
"We are honored to have our first visit to Nigeria be here with all of you," Meghan told the crowd during a visit to the Lightway Academy, per People. "We believe in you, we believe in your teachers and we believe in your ability to continue to tell your stories and to just be honest with each other."
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This story was updated on May 14, 2024, at 7:40 p.m. PT with Archewell Foundation's spokesperson statement and California Governor Gavin Newsom's statement.