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Prince Charles' office accepts a bag full of cash as a charitable donation from a Qatari politiciandenies that the successor to the British thronehas been cheated did.
The Sunday Times reported that the 73-year-old former Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Binja Sim Bin Javert Altani, gave him a total of € 3 million, or $ 3.2 million. The outlet claimed that the money was handed over to the British Prince during a private meeting from 2011 to 2015. He put it in his suitcase at one time and in the shopping bag at Fortnum&Mason department store in London at another time.
The newspaper also reported that the money had been deposited in the Prince of Wales charity fund account. This fund provides grants to other nonprofits that support the purposes and interests of the royal family. We do not claim that anything illegal has happened.
Charles' office, Clarence House, said in a statement that the donation was "of the prince's charity, which assured us that we were in place of proper governance and that all the right processes were followed. It was handed over to one immediately. "
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Prince Charles' office, Clarence House, said in a statement , The donation was "immediately handed over to one of the Prince's charities. We ensured proper governance and all the right processes were carried out." (Luke Dray / Getty Images) (Photo by)
His charity also "confirmed that the donor was a legally validated counterparty ... and our auditor , Approved the donation after a specific investigation during the audit. There were no governance failures. "
Qatar's Government Communications Department did not immediately respond to AP Communications' request for comment. did. Hamad has not commented publicly.
As Qatar's Prime Minister from 2007 to 2013, Hamad is a major real estate investor in London's shard skyscrapers, Heathrow Airport, Harrods department stores and other oil-rich states of Sovereign. Oversaw the Wealth Fund.
Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, faces the possibility of an investigation by a charity known as the British charity.
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Sheikh Hamad Binjasim Bin Javert Altani was held on October 19th at the Palais Grand-Ducrum in Luxembourg with Prince Guillaume and Stephanie Drannoy. Attend a wedding gala dinner in Luxembourg. , 2012 in Luxembourg. (Photo by Andreas Rentz / WireImage)
"I know the report about the donations received by the Prince of Wales Charity Foundation," said Charity. The spokesman said. commission. "We will review the information to determine if the Commission has any role in this matter."
It is not illegal for charities to accept cash donations, but donations Checks are highly recommended when accepting.
Prince Charles is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth. Succession to the British throne. (Photo by Paul Edwards -WPA Pool / Getty Images)
London police now have people associated with another prince's charity. Investigating another allegation that the Prince's Foundation has offered to help Saudi billionaires secure their honor and citizenship in return for their donations. Clarence House says Charles knew nothing about such an offer.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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