Charles prince of wales biography of michael

Former valet to the Royal household

Michael David FawcettMVO (born 6 November 1962)^[1] is a former senior valet to Charles, Prince of Wales who today consults on various royal projects.

Career

Royal household

Fawcett began his service to the British royal family in 1981 as a footman to Queen Elizabeth II.

He later became first sergeant footman and eventually moved to the Household of the Prince of Wales.^[2] Fawcett rose to become Prince Charles's assistant valet. In 1998, various staff complained about his bullying, after which he resigned, but within a week he was reinstated and promoted.^[3] Former royal press officer Dickie Arbiter remarked of Fawcett, "Fawcett has been there for so many years, so close in times of stress, that he knows all the ins and outs and all the warts."^[3] This has been contrasted with biographies such as Behind Palace Doors where Major Colin Burgess pondered why Fawcett has been able t Prince Charles’s right-hand man resigns after 40 years over ...

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