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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

A Wealthy Royal Donor Attempted to "Sell Access" to Prince William for $27,000 and Kensington Palace Took "Immediate Action"

Prince William wears a black suit with a red tie and looks serious.

Prince William will one day become king, making him an extremely important person on the world stage. According to a new report in The Sunday Times, a wealthy donor known to the Royal Family was found attempting to "sell access" to the Prince of Wales and the influence he carries. Luckily, the plan was foiled and Kensington Palace was able to halt any potential security breaches.

According to The Sunday Times, a Filipina-Swiss gallery-owner and millionaire named Minerva Mondejar Steiner "attempted to sell access to [Prince William] for £20,000 [approximately $27,400]." Mondejar Steiner's "art gallery was an official sponsor of William's annual charitable polo event," a connection they were allegedly hoping to exploit.

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