London police say they’ll take no motion on allegations that individuals related to one among King Charles III’s charities supplied to assist a Saudi billionaire safe a knighthood and British citizenship in return for donations
Britain’s King Charles III inspects Balaklava Firm, fifth Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, on the gates of Balmoral, Scotland, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, as he takes up summer season residence on the fort. (Jane Barlow/PA through AP)
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LONDON — London police mentioned Monday they might take no motion on allegations that individuals related to one among King Charles III’s charities supplied to assist a Saudi billionaire safe a knighthood and British citizenship in return for donations.
The Metropolitan Police Service started an investigation into the matter after the Occasions of London reported {that a} longtime aide to Charles had prompt the then-Prince of Wales would help a Saudi citizen’s request for the honors in return for as much as 1.5 million kilos ($2 million) in donations to the charity, The Prince’s Basis.
The division mentioned it reviewed paperwork supplied by the muse and the newspaper, and consulted with prosecutors earlier than concluding its investigation.
“After cautious consideration of the knowledge obtained because of the investigation thus far, the Met has concluded that no additional motion will probably be taken on this matter,’’ police mentioned in an announcement.
Charles’ representatives had beforehand mentioned that he wasn’t conscious of any presents to bestow honors or expedite citizenship in return for donations to his charities. The palace mentioned it had famous the police choice.
The muse mentioned in an announcement it, too, famous the police choice.
“Following the conclusion of its personal impartial investigation and governance evaluate final 12 months, the charity is shifting ahead with a continued concentrate on delivering the training and coaching packages for which it has been established,” the muse mentioned.
