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flag King Charles met privately with former aide Michael Fawcett, who left in 2021 over honours controversy, in a routine farewell.

flag King Charles held a private farewell meeting at Windsor Castle with Michael Fawcett, his former aide and ex-CEO of The King’s Foundation, who resigned in 2021 amid allegations he helped secure a knighthood and citizenship for a Saudi donor in exchange for donations. flag The meeting, described as a routine courtesy for departing senior staff, was not an indication of Fawcett’s return to royal favor. flag The Metropolitan Police investigated the claims but found no basis for further action in 2023. flag An independent inquiry found Fawcett coordinated with intermediaries on honours nominations, and a Scottish regulator noted risks from uninsured artworks, though no misconduct was proven. flag The King and Queen were seen attending church near Balmoral, and palace sources confirmed such farewell audiences are standard, sometimes delayed due to scheduling or health.

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