Prince Charles and Prince Harry are likely to be quizzed as witnesses in a cash for honours investigation launched by Scotland Yard.
The Prince of Wales and his former right-hand man Michael Fawcett were reported to police over a Saudi billionaire who made donations to royal charities, allegedly after he was promised a knighthood and British citizenship.
In a move that could heap further misery on the Queen and Royal Family, the Metropolitan Police on Wednesday announced it had launched a probe.
The Prince of Wales, who presented Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz with an honorary title at a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2016, has denied knowledge of the alleged deal.
The investigation emerged amid calls for transparency about Prince Andrew’s £12million civil sex case settlement.
It was claimed that the Queen helped Prince Andrew settle the claim by making a £2million donation to his sex abuse accuser’s charity. But questions were still being asked about whether public money was used.
A source close to Charles confirmed the future king is willing to speak to the police to help the investigation