Prince Charles Reportedly Fired Queen Elizabeth’s Top Aide Following A Controversial Speech

Prince Charles reportedly fired Queen Elizabeth’s top aide, Private Secretary Sir Christopher Geidt, after the latter refused to show his support to the heir to the throne.

Three years ago, The Times reported Geidt’s firing amid claims that there has been an ongoing struggle between Buckingham Palace and the Prince of Wales.

“The unprecedented ousting – the first time the Queen has got rid of her private secretary – was the climax of increasing tensions between the two royal households. It came amid differences over how to manage the transition of power between the Queen, who is 91, and her eldest son,” a source told the publication.

Prince Charles’ staff were reportedly keen to accelerate the plans to increase his involvement in key royal events. This was their way to present him as the king in waiting. However, Geidt didn’t seem to be on board with the idea.

“He is said to have infuriated Charles after a speech he gave to 500 royal staff in May. Announcing the retirement of the Duke of Edinburgh from public life, Sir Christopher called for the royal households to unite in support of the Queen,” the source said.

After he heard Geidt’s speech, Prince Charles felt that it was presumptuous. And in his rage, he talked to Her Majesty and said that her top aide had to go. The Queen was unable to do anything about Prince Charles’ decision especially after Prince Andrew supported his plan.

Even though Prince Charles and Prince Andrew don’t always see each other eye to eye, the Duke of York disliked Geidt because he heavily controlled his expenditures.

Meanwhile, Prince Charles also made headlines this week after he delivered a heartbreaking speech after learning about the ongoing bushfires in Australia. The heir to the throne’s lengthy speech concluded with a link to the Red Cross website, encouraging people to donate to those who are affected in Australia.