For the first time in nearly twenty years, Annabel Elliot was not paid for her services in 2023-2024. The Prince of Wales has decided to no longer employ the sister of Queen Camilla. This decision could weaken her clan. Indeed, with King Charles’s health being a concern, this news could be a heavy blow for Camilla.
The interior decorator has been paid several hundred thousand pounds over the years by the Crown. However, the latest accounts of the Duchy of Cornwall reveal that Annabel Elliot was not paid for her services. She was employed by the current king Charles III as the chief designer of his estates. Annabel oversaw numerous works on the duchy’s properties after her marriage to Camilla in 2005.
Since 2023, Prince William has decided to no longer use Annabel Elliot’s services. Sources assured the Telegraph that this decision is not related to the quality of her work. The annual accounts detail how she was paid "in the normal course of business." She received between £19,625 and £82,272 for maintaining the rental properties and offices of the Duchy.
Annabel Elliot supervised several major renovations, but the latest accounts reveal that her salary disappeared in 2023-2024. The decision reflects a change in William’s approach, who now manages the real estate portfolio in his own way. Could this change be a sign of tension within the royal family?
However, Annabel Elliot still benefits somewhat from her relationship with the royal family. She was recently employed to oversee improvements at the Balmoral visitor center. She might continue to be involved in other projects. The recent accounts of her company, however, suggest a decline in financial performance. Indeed, her net assets have significantly dropped in recent years. The beginning of the end? This delicate situation reinforces speculations about the precarious position of Camilla’s clan within the monarchy, especially during a vulnerable period for King Charles.
