Jane Barlow/Pool via ReutersCritics have accused the British state of double standards and corruption after the police dropped a corruption investigation into King Charles’ former valet, who allegedly offered a wealthy Saudi donor an honor and help with obtaining a British passport in return for donations to the then Prince of Wales’ pet causes.Despite the existence of a letter purportedly from Michael Fawcett (who was then chief executive of the Prince’s Foundation) to an aide of a wealthy Saud
One day in August 2017, a smart-looking envelope dropped through the letterbox of 78 Pall Mall, an 18th-century building converted to an office block in London.
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Michael Fawcett has lost weight and gained a few grey hairs since quitting royal service, and the double-breasted suits that were once his sartorial trademark are now confined to their wardrobe.