Police to investigate Prince Charles' charity

The Metropolitan Police is to investigate claims Prince Charles' charity offered honours help to a Saudi citizen.

The force said it is investigating alleged offences under the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.

There have been no arrests or interviews under caution, the Met said.

The Prince's Foundation, which is said to be co-operating with police, said it would be "inappropriate to comment on an ongoing investigation".

The Met's decision to investigate follows its assessment of a September 2021 letter, reportedly written by Prince Charles' former valet Michael Fawcett.

Shortly afterwards, Fawcett temporarily stepped back as chief executive of The Prince's Foundation and the charity announced an investigation into the allegations.

The charity is understood to be continuing to offer its full co-operation to the Metropolitan Police.

Clarence House reiterated its previous insistence that Prince Charles had "no knowledge of the alleged offer of honours or British citizenship on the basis of donation to his charities".

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