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King held Windsor Castle meeting with former closest aide Michael Fawcett
Michael Fawcett resigned amid cash-for-honours allegations involving a Saudi donor, with police ending investigations and the King offering a standard farewell audience.
- King Charles met privately with his former most trusted aide Michael Fawcett at Windsor Castle, a secret reunion disclosed by The Mail on Sunday.
- Michael Fawcett resigned in 2021 after allegations he promised a knighthood and British citizenship for Saudi billionaire donor Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz.
- Reports say Michael Fawcett was smuggled in and out of royal apartments in a `military-style operation` and had quit twice before, rising from Buckingham Palace footman to King Charles's indispensable aide.
- The Metropolitan Police found no further action necessary in 2023 after probing the alleged cash-for-honours scandal, while the Scottish charity regulator said in January this year Michael Fawcett exposed The King's Foundation to `substantial risk` but did not commit misconduct.
- It is understood the meeting, which happened several months ago, was a final courtesy goodbye the King holds for departing senior staff rather than a sign Mr Fawcett was being readmitted to royal duties.
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