Charlotte Manley Honored by King Charles

0:00It's March 31st. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, AI-powered stories from the world of fame, I'm Cory with the story. Charlotte Manley, who used to work closely with Prince Andrew, just got a big royal upgrade. She's been named Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order and King Charles's New Year Honors List for 2026. The King handed it over himself during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, March 31st. This award stands out because it's picked straight by the monarch, not politicians, and it honors top service to the royal family. Manley already had some shine on her resume, like an officer of the British Empire back in 1996 and a commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 2018. She spent years and key spots around the palace, handling everything from assistant duties to being Andrew's private secretary and treasurer between 2001 and 2003. It overlapped with his gig as Britain's trade envoy, involving trips abroad and tight record keeping.

1:00Fast forward, Andrew got arrested February 19th at age 66 on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Officials link its acclaims he shared sensitive info with Jeffrey Epstein during his envoy days. Manley stayed quiet on it, wrapping up her career as Chapter Clerk at St. George's Chapel before retiring last year. No one's pointing fingers at her for any issues, so this honor caps off decades of loyal work amid the palace drama.