'Unhappy' King Charles endures yet another royal shake up as top charity executive 'walks out'
King Charles has had a rough time lately...
As per reports, King Charles has faced yet another painful blow.
The monarch’s family life is said to have been in crisis over recent weeks and now it seems, his esteemed charity, the King’s Foundation has suffered its own major loss.
King Charles’s charity takes a hit
On Thursday evening, the CEO of King Charles’s flagship charity, the King’s Foundation, reportedly stepped down.
Kristina Murrin CBE, a former civil servant at 10 Downing Street, after less than three years in the position.
It comes shortly after the premiere of King Charles’s Amazon Prime documentary, Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision.
Just weeks prior, the Chair of the Foundation, Dame Ann Limb, also stepped away from her role.
Reportedly, the Foundation is currently in the process of appointing a successor to Kristina, with Emily Cherrington leading the organisation in the meantime.
As per The Sunday Times‘s Gabriel Pogrund, the decision has left the King “profoundly unhappy”.
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This loss has is also said to have resulted in “instability” at the top of the charity.
The King’s Foundation shares statement
An official statement from the charity explained: “Kristina leaves with the sincere thanks and best wishes of the board and the wider leadership of The King’s Foundation, having led the charity through an exciting period of expansion.
“The process to appoint a successor is underway. In the meantime, at the request of the board, Emily Cherrington LVO, Deputy CEO of The King’s Foundation, has agreed to lead the organisation.”
Michael Jary CBE, Acting Chair of The King’s Foundation’s Board of Trustees, said of Kristina’s exit: “Since her appointment in 2023, Kristina has done an outstanding job leading the organisation through an exceptionally busy time. She oversaw the international expansion of the Foundation in Australia, launched our Awards programme and led on the organisation’s repositioning and rebranding.
King Charles charity news
“Most excitingly she oversaw the production of the documentary feature film – Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, which premiered at Windsor Castle last month. Her creativity and leadership have been transformative for the Foundation.Raising our profile, engaging with new supporters and global Ambassadors and driving the charity’s 35th anniversary celebrations.
“She leaves the Foundation in an extremely strong position and we wish her all the best for her many exciting projects to come.”
Royal Insider has contacted The King’s Foundation and Buckingham Palace for comment.
This loss comes at a tough time for the royal.
The king has been navigating the ongoing scandal surrounding his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
King Charles on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was sensationally arrested on his birthday earlier this month.
Following the release of millions of Epstein files in January, Andrew faced allegations that he may have sent confidential and sensitive documents to Epstein.
He is said to have done so during his time as the UK’s trade envoy in 2010.
The disgraced royal was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was released under investigation.
Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. This arrest should not be seen as any indication of guilt.
Andrew has also not been charged.
King Charles’s statement on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest
Following Andrew’s arrest, Charles said in a statement: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.
“In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
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