King Charles III Struggling After Losing Most-Trusted Aide: What Happened to Michael Fawcett?
King Charles III lost his righthand man, Michael Fawcett before he was able to succeed the throne. So as he starts his journey as the new monarch, he is reportedly struggling with his new duties after missing his most trusted confidant.
After the State Funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, the royal family members - especially the successor - resumed their duties to continue Her Majesty's legacy. Although King Charles III prepared himself for it for decades, his new role has reportedly been challenging since he no longer has his righthand man with him.
RadarOnline recently claimed that the new monarch is struggling to find his feet in his new role, saying that this is because he lost Fawcett. According to The Telegraph, King Charles III once said he could manage without anyone except for his most trusted aide.
Fawcett started working for him in the late 1980s, and he recently stepped down following the cash for honors scandal. Although his departure helped the palace protect the King's image, it reportedly left the royal "bereft."
"His loss is enormous. Michael was the King's absolute closest confidante. He provided the boss with camaraderie and reassurance, which is exactly what he needs right now," one source said.
The news outlet's source added that King Charles III believed Fawcett and Queen Consort Camilla were the only ones who could understand him. But after losing the confidant, Camilla is the only one he has now.
What Happened to King Charles III's Aide, Michael Fawcett?
In 2021, The Sunday Times released a shocking report about Saudi Arabian billionaire Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz's donation to secure a title for non-British citizens, the honorary Commander of the Best Order of the British Empire (CBE).
Fawcett reportedly received the payment from Mahfouz and helped him have a golden visa that could give him UK citizenship and residency.
Leaked emails have since been publicized, one of which showed the conversation between Mahfouz's advisor and William Bortrick, the owner of Burke's Peerage publication, as they discussed the promised award.
King Charles III hit a glitch again after reports about him receiving $3 million in cash from the former prime minister of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani emerged.
Meanwhile, a royal source revealed to PEOPLE that the King decided not to accept large cash donations again. Instead, the charity would reportedly receive a series of checks.
