, not michael fawcett.— answer questions about this, not michael fawcett.er scale, does this bring into _ michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring into question - michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring into question the i does this bring into question the whole on a system which been discussed uncontroversial for so many years, decades, even? yes. discussed uncontroversial for so many years, decades, even? yes, it does. many years, decades, even? yes, it does- the — many years, decades, even? yes, it does- the fact _ many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of _ many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the _ many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the matter - many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the matter is - many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the matter is you i does. the fact of the matter is you can have a lollipop lady stand outside in all weathers for 50 years and gets an mbe if she is lucky the end of it. where someone else gives a donation to the conservative

on a wider scale. — this, not michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does _ this, not michael fawcett.tt. on a wider scale, does this bring - this, not michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring into question the whole honour system, which has been controversialfor so many years, decades even? that which has been controversial for so many years, decades even? that is a much wider — many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, _ many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, but, _ many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, but, yes, - many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, but, yes, it. much wider question, but, yes, it does. you can have a lollipop lady who stands outside for 50 years and gets an mbe if she is lucky at the end of it, whereas someone else gives a donation to the conservative party will end up with the state in the house of lords. the honour system is very questionable. honours are a good thing, it is right to recognise people who have contributed to society, but it is not often rewarding the most able and ge

for decades, michael fawcett was the aide with the answers to the prince�*s problems. ship and an honour in exchange for donations to the prince�*s charities. he was the prince�*s valet until 2003 — but he was more than just a servant. a controversial figure at the palace, he won the loyalty of prince charles. twice he left the prince. twice he came back. until yesterday, the chief executive of the prince�*s foundation. today, a former minister said there were questions to answer. well, michael fawcett has been forced to resign twice already. and both times — under cover of darkness, almost — he was reinstated by prince charles when the hoo—ha had died down. so prince charles is very, very closely linked with this man and i�*m sure that whatever michael fawcett did would have been done with the full support of prince charles. prince charles needs to answer questions about this, not michael fawcett. the foundation said it takes very seriously the allegations that had recently been brought to its attention and the matter is currently under investigation. mr bin mahfouz sa

he was once one of prince charles�* closest aides, but now michael fawcett is facing questions about ood morning, mr fawcett. did you secure honours for cash? any comment on the allegations in the newspapers today? three years ago, he became chief executive of the prince�*s foundation, an umbrella group for a number of prince charles�*s charitable interests. newspaper reports allege that mr fawcett offered to assist a wealthy saudi national and major donor to the prince�*s foundation with citizenship and with an honour. mahfouz marei mubarak bin mahfouz received an honorary cbe in late 2016. 0ne former government minister who�*s written books on royal finances wants a police investigation into the allegations. in 2013, mr fawcett resigned from a previous job with the royal family after an internal report criticised the running of the royal household. now, michael fawcett�*s been forced to resign twice already, and both times, under cover of darkness, almost, he was reinstated by prince charles when the hoo—hah died down. so, prince charles is very, very closely linked with this man, a

two british newpapers, the sunday times and the mail on sunday, allege that michael fawcett used hisluence to assist a saudi businessman. mr fawcett was, until 2003, the prince's valet. here's our royal correspondent, jonny dymond. michael fawcett was once one of prince charles�* closest aides, a man whom the prince relied upon to guide and organise his personal life. three years ago, he became chief executive of the prince's foundation — an umbrella group for a number of prince charles�* charitable interests. newspaper reports allege that mr fawcett offered to assist a wealthy saudi national and major donor to the prince�*s foundation with citizenship and with an honour. mahfouz marei mubarak bin mahfouz received an honorary cbe in late 2016. 0ne palace source stressed the distance between prince charles�* office and his foundation, but michael fawcett is renowned for his closeness to prince charles and this is an embarrassment for the prince. the foundation said it took the allegations very seriously and that the matter is under investigation. the foundation failed to respond to a

for decades, michael fawcett was the aide with the answers to the prince's problems. cure honours for cash? any comment on the allegations in the newspapers this morning? is the sunday times story true? this morning, he wasn't taking questions. he's accused of promising to help this wealthy saudi businessman — mahfouz marei mubarak bin mahfouz — to get british citizenship and an honour in exchange for donations to the prince's charities. he was the prince's valet until 2003, but he was more than just a servant. a controversial figure at the palace, he won the loyalty of prince charles. twice he left the prince. twice he came back. until yesterday, the chief executive of the prince's foundation. today, a former minister said there were questions to answer. well, michael fawcett has been forced to resign twice already. and both times — under cover of darkness, almost — he was reinstated by prince charles when the hoo—ha had died down. so prince charles is very, very closely linked with this man and i'm sure that whatever michael fawcett did would have been done with the

the sunday times reports a top aide for prince charles — michael fawcett — has stepped down temporarilyon, who gave £1.5 million to a palace charity. the prince's foundation says it takes the claims very seriously and the matter is under investigation. the story also features on the front of the mail on sunday. the independent reports that number 10 has been plotting how to cut scotland's nicola sturgeon out of cop26, for fear she'll hijack the climate event to promote independence. and the mirror's front page says 16 and 17—year—olds are facing five hour trips to get a jab as many towns don't have walk—in centres. so let's begin, jessica, can you talk is through the story in the sunday times and the mail about prince charles's aid, michael fawcett, he fixed a cbe for a saudi tycoon, according to both the sunday times and mail on sunday. the details are _ times and mail on sunday. tue: details are extraordinary. times and mail on sunday. tte: details are extraordinary. he felt so exposed bias that he quit last night with claims he had fixed this honour for a night with claims he had fix

michael fawcett is a former aide to the prince.m our royal correspondent, jonny dymond. michael fawcett was once of prince charles �*s closest aides, a man whom the prince relied upon to guide and organise his personal life. three years ago he became chief executive of the princes foundation, a number of the princes foundation, a number of the princes foundation, a number of the group for a number of prince charles �*s charitable interests. newspaper reports allege that mr fawcett offered to assist a wealthy saudi national and major donor to the foundation with citizenship and with an honour. he received an honorary cbe in late 2016. one palace source stressed the distance between prince charles �*s office and his foundation but michael fawcett is renowned for his closeness to prince charles and this is an embarrassment for the prince. foundation it took the allegations seriously on the matter is under investigation. the foundation failed to respond to a number of other allegations raised by the newspapers. taliban officials have b

the prince and one of his closest advisers — michael fawcett — have been reported to the police overof the prince's foundation — is accused of promising to help secure a knighthood and british citizenship for a saudi businessman. cricket, and india have won the fourth test against england at the oval. england were chasing a record 368 runs on the final day but were bowled out for 210. india now have a 2—1 lead in the series with one test left to play. our sports correspondent joe wilson was watching. "look into my eyes — we've got this." just ten wickets to take and the whole day. thus was india's perspective. england saw a long march towards 368. not steps but runs. 100 without loss. it could be possible, couldn't it? an edge from rory burns, a catch from the wicketkeeper, and india were off. you play five days, it's decided by seconds and centimetres. what a game. haseeb hameed set off here, dawad malan was sprinting, stretching, not enough. run out. hameed made 63, hours of work, and then this. undone by ravi jadeja. now, watch the stumps. they are about to meetjasprit bumrah. oll

the sunday times reports a top aide for prince charles — michael fawcett — has stepped down temporarilyclaims he organised a cbe for a saudi tycoon, who gave 1.5 million pounds to a palace charity. the prince's foundation says it takes the claims very seriously and the matter is under investigation. the story also features on the front of the mail on sunday. meanwhile the independent reports that number 10 has been plotting how to cut scotland's nicola sturgeon out of cop26, for fear she'll hijack the climate event to promote independence. and the mirror's front page says 16 and 17 year olds are facing 5 hour trips to get a jab as many towns don't have walk in centres. good to see you. thank you for joining us. we will start with your paper, nigel. teams facing five—hour trips forjabs. paper, nigel. teams facing five-hour trips forjabs-— paper, nigel. teams facing five-hour trips forjabs— trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation _ trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, _ trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, to _ trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation

the sunday times reports a top aide for prince charles — michael fawcett — has stepped down over claimson, who gave 1.5 million pounds to a palace charity. the prince's foundation says it takes the claims very seriously and the matter is under investigation. meanwhile the independent reports that number 10 has been plotting how to cut scotland's nicola sturgeon out of cop26, for fear she'll hijack the climate event to promote independence. and the mirror's front page says 16 and 17 year olds are facing 5 hour trips to get a jab as many towns don't have walk in centres. thank you forjoining us. he tweeted earlier a quiet news day makes fun more variety on the front pages and a livelier review to look forward to. . , a livelier review to look forward to. ., , ., , , teams to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour _ to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour trip _ to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour trip for _ to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour trip for care - to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour trip for care the i f