Trusted confidante and trusted aide for many years Prince CharlesAfter being accused of taking part in the most scandalous incident to affect the British royal family, he has officially resigned. Michael Fawcett began his career at the Firm as a footman. Queen Elizabeth, had risen through the ranks to become the chief executive of The Prince’s Foundation. His decades-long, illustrious career with the royal family seems to have come to an abrupt, suspicious end.
Prince Charles’ Longtime Aide Officially Out
Months after a report accused Prince Charles’ former valet and close confidant of participating in a cash-for-honors scheme, Michael Fawcett has officially resigned from his post as the head of The Prince’s Foundation. Fawcett faced allegations that he’d facilitated donations made to the charity in return for meetings with Charles as well as honors that bestowed British citizenship upon its recipients.
As a result of the report, an investigation into the organization has been launched, with which both Prince Charles as well as The Prince’s Foundation are cooperating. When the scandal first broke, Charles’ spokesperson said in a statement, “The Prince of Wales has no knowledge of the alleged offer of honours or British citizenship on the basis of donation to his charities and fully supports the investigation now underway by The Prince’s Foundation.”
A spokesperson for the foundations claimed that To make a statement, a new one PeopleLearn more about this new development “Michael Fawcett has resigned from his post as CEO of The Prince’s Foundation.”The statement of a spokesperson for Clarence House, Charles’ representative, was equally no-nonsense. “Michael Fawcett and Premier Mode will not be providing services to us in the future. We have all agreed to end these arrangements,”The statement was read.
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Fawcett had previously resigned temporarily when the allegations were first reported in British newspapers. The newspaper published portions of a Fawcett’s letter sent to Mahfouz Marei Mubarak, aide to the Saudi businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak. Mail on SundayAccording to some reports, “In light of the ongoing and most recent generosity of His Excellency … I am happy to confirm to you, in confidence, that we are willing and happy to support and contribute to the application for Citizenship.”
The Daily Mail broke the story of Fawcett’s permanent resignation and Quoted an alleged friendHe was the one who insisted on his departure from the organisation “was his decision and his decision alone, and he is not pre-empting anything that may or may not be found.”
The investigation into the allegations continues. There has not been any confirmation that Fawcett’s accusations are true. We will keep an eye on the latest royal scandal and we will update when more information becomes available.