This week, the Daily Mail reported that Michael Fawcett, Prince Charles' confidant and chief executive of the Prince's Foundation, a charity, has resigned in the "cashing in honorary titles" scandal rocking the royal charity.

Fawcett had been a friend of Prince Charles since the 1980s, rising from a junior footman at Buckingham Palace to a member of the Victorian Order appointed by the Prince over several decades. But reports of bullying of other royal staff members and a scandal in the early 2000s in which he allegedly sold unwanted royal gifts (though an investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing) led Fawcett to end his role in the royal family twice in the past few years. However, he often returned to work and was even promoted, according to the magazine. The scandal, however, is likely to permanently sever Fawcett's relationship with the Prince of Wales, "which Prince Charles famously could not live without."

The honorary title cash scandal is at the center of an investigation by the Prince's Foundation Charity, which, according to CNN, involves allegations that Fawcett used his influence and position in the charity to help a Saudi businessman win honorary titles and British citizenship in exchange for donations The plan was officially announced by Prince Charles in a public statement. Prince Charles has publicly denied the scheme, and a Clarence House spokesman told CNN that he fully supports the investigation.

This week, the Daily Mail reported that Michael Fawcett, Prince Charles' confidant and chief executive of the Prince's Foundation charity, has resigned over the "cash for honorary titles" scandal rocking the royal charity.

Fawcett had been a friend of Prince Charles since the 1980s, rising from a junior footman at Buckingham Palace to a member of the Victorian Order appointed by the Prince over several decades. But reports of bullying of other royal staff members and a scandal in the early 2000s in which he allegedly sold unwanted royal gifts (though an investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing) led Fawcett to end his role in the royal family twice in the past few years. However, he often returned to work and was even promoted, according to the magazine. The scandal, however, is likely to permanently sever Fawcett's relationship with the crown prince, "which Prince Charles famously could not live without." [According to CNN, the honorary title cashing scandal is at the heart of an investigation by the Prince's Foundation Charity involving allegations that Fawcett used his influence and position at the charity to help a Saudi businessman win honorary titles and British citizenship in exchange for donations The plan was to have the Saudi businessman donate his money to the charity. Prince Charles has publicly denied the scheme, and a spokesperson for Clarence House told CNN that it fully supports the investigation

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The Prince's Foundation is investigating the matter and said it is taking it very seriously. Michael will not be doing business with either His Highness or Clarence House in the future. That is clear. He will not be back in any form. The report is not yet complete. It is his decision, and his alone, and does not preempt anything that may or may not be discovered."

What this means for Prince Charles is unclear, but some sources who spoke to the magazine reported that eliminating Fawcett's "pernicious" influence would give Prince Charles a "clean sheet" when he becomes king.

We will update as further information becomes available.