King Charles brought Annabel Elliot in as the chief designer of his estates following his marriage to the future Queen Camilla in 2005
Prince William declined to rehire Queen Camilla’s sister, Annabel Elliot, as an interior designer on the Duchy of Cornwall payroll.
The Duchy of Cornwall is the royal family’s 700-year-old estate designed to provide income for the heir to the throne, and its latest Integrated Annual Report revealed that the Queen’s sister was not brought back for her design services in the 2023-2024 year.
“Sources confirmed that Prince William would no longer employ Ms. Elliot, although it was no reflection on her work,” The Telegraph reported on July 24. Sources added that the Queen’s sister’s work was considered complete and staff had learned sufficiently from her.
King Charles brought in Annabel as the chief designer of his estates following his marriage to the future Queen Camilla in 2005. The interior designer was paid through the Duchy of Cornwall, which Charles controlled until his accession upon the death of Queen Elizabeth in September 2022. Annabel, 75, was reportedly paid several hundred thousand dollars over the years for her work.
“During the period to 8th September 2022 the Duchy paid Mrs. Annabel Elliot, the 24th Duke of Cornwall’s sister-in-law, in the normal course of business and on an arm’s length basis £19,625 [25,276.51] for fees and commission and £12,316 [15,862.70] for the purchase of furniture, furnishings and retail stock for the Duchy of Cornwall Holiday accommodation, Duchy offices and Duchy Nursery,” the report said, which was the same information shared last year.
“At 31st March 2024, there was £nil (2023: £nil) [nothing] remaining payable to Mrs. Elliot in respect of these,” the new annual report, published on July 24, added.
Annabel previously decorated and updated properties across the Duchy of Cornwall’s luxury rental cottages in Cornwall, Wales and the Isles of Scilly, and she was compensated for commission as well as reimbursement for furniture, furnishings and retail stock, The Telegraph said. Queen Camilla’s sister apparently didn’t have any competition for the royal job, as the duchy previously said that its design contracts were not open to bid on.
Further information about Annabel Elliot Ltd. is limited on its website. An initial search describes the Queen’s sister as an “internationally renowned interior designer, decorator and antiques dealer.”
Queen Camilla and Annabel share a tight bond, and the sisters continued a summer tradition by attending Wimbledon together on July 10. Annabel memorably served as a coronation attendant when Camilla was crowned at Westminster Abbey in May 2023, where the Queen also brought in members of the next generation from her side of the family.
Queen Camilla tapped Annabel’s grandson, Arthur Elliot, to serve as one of her four Pages of Honor, and her grandsons — Freddy Parker Bowles, Gus Lopes and Louis Lopes — completed the group.
Freddy, 14, is the son of Tom Parker Bowles while Gus and Louis, 13, are the twin sons of Laura Lopes. Tom and Laura are Queen Camilla’s children from her first marriage to Andrew Parker Bowles, who also attended the historic coronation last year.
The latest dispatch from the Duchy of Cornwall is significant as it summarized the work of Prince William’s first full year managing the estate as the new Duke of Cornwall. A key highlight was that Prince William, 42, received $30 million from his first full year’s income from the duchy. The sum largely covers the annual official, charitable and private expenditures for himself, his wife Kate Middleton and their children.
The funds flow from the vast Duchy of Cornwall spanning 130,000 acres across 23 counties in England and Wales and encompassing farmland, property and commercial businesses, worth over $1 billion.
It’s understood that Prince William pays income tax on the entire income he receives from the duchy, minus household expenses. However, he did not disclose the tax bill like his father did in the past.
PALACE ON FIRE! Charles Strikes Meg With D£@thly Warning Demanding She Stops Call Herself APrincess
King Charles’s public warning to Meghan Markle has sent shockwaves through the royal family, exposing a rift that has been simmering for months. This confrontation highlights a growing power struggle as Meghan’s quest for a royal title collides with the king’s steadfast determination to uphold the traditions and protocols of the monarchy. This clash of ambitions could have far-reaching consequences, setting the stage for a potential breakaway that would redefine the very fabric of the British royal family.
Meghan Markle’s Complex Relationship with the Royal Family
For years, Meghan Markle’s relationship with the royal family has been complex and often contentious. Her distancing from royal traditions, outspoken nature, and willingness to challenge the status quo have all contributed to an undercurrent of tension within the monarchy. Meghan’s strained relationship with her father, Thomas Markle, has long been a source of concern for the royal family. Her unwillingness to mend fences and maintain familial ties has been seen by some as a disregard for the importance of duty and loyalty, values deeply ingrained in the royal ethos.
Moreover, Meghan’s bold assertions of her own status and ambitions have clashed with the more reserved and protocol-driven nature of the monarchy. Her desire to carve out a unique and influential role for herself has at times been perceived as a threat to the established order.
The Confrontation with King Charles
The latest flashpoint in this ongoing drama occurred during a private meeting between Meghan and King Charles. According to sources, the king publicly warned Meghan to stop deceiving people about her eligibility for a royal title, a clear indication that her hopes for such a designation are unrealistic and, in the king’s view, little more than a fantasy. This confrontation underscores the deep divisions and power struggles simmering within the royal family. The king’s stern warning to Meghan suggests that he is unwilling to compromise on the traditions and protocols that have long defined the monarchy, even in the face of Meghan’s determined quest for recognition and status.
Potential Consequences: A Breakaway in the Making?
The public clash between Meghan and King Charles has added a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing royal drama. It has fueled speculation about Meghan’s true motivations and ambitions within the royal family, with some suggesting that her quest for a royal title is driven by a desire for power and influence rather than a genuine attachment to the institution itself.
The tensions are at an all-time high, and the divisions within the royal family appear to be deepening. This raises the distinct possibility that Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, may choose to distance themselves further from the monarchy, potentially even severing ties altogether. Such a breakaway would have major consequences not only for the royal family but for the broader public as well. It would redefine the landscape of the British monarchy, potentially leading to a restructuring of the institution and a renegotiation of its role in modern society.
The Clash of Ideals and Ambitions
The confrontation between Meghan Markle and King Charles represents a clash of ideals and ambitions that lies at the heart of the current royal turmoil. Meghan’s desire for recognition and status has collided head-on with the king’s steadfast commitment to upholding the traditions and protocols of the monarchy. As tensions continue to escalate, the future of the royal family hangs in the balance.
The king’s warning to Meghan may be a tipping point, setting the stage for a potential breakaway that could have far-reaching implications for the British monarchy and its place in the world. Ultimately, this clash of wills underscores the profound challenges faced by the royal family as it navigates the complexities of the modern era. The outcome of this power struggle will shape the future of the monarchy and the role it plays in the lives of the British people for generations to come.
Prince Harry declares, “I’m determined to move on without seeing King Charles-it’s time to live my own life and man up… even when everyone let me down, even to the extent of King Charles.”
Prince Harry declares, “I’m determined to move on without seeing King Charles-it’s time to live my own life and man up… even when everyone let me down, even to the extent of King Charles.”
Prince Harry declares, “I’m determined to move on without seeing King Charles-it’s time to live my own life and man up… even when everyone let me down, even to the extent of King Charles.”
I cannot get over how badly King Charles has handled everything in the past week, from refusing to meet Prince Harry, to becoming incandescent with rage that Harry released a statement about not meeting Charles, to these increasingly bizarre, contradictory royalist-media pieces about how Harry is to blame for everything and Charles had every right to snub Harry, but Charles is NOT snubbing Harry and it’s all Harry’s fault!
Another thing torturing Charles these days is the fact that the Spencers came out to support Harry at the Invictus service – the Spencers’ presence reinforced several things all at once: that Harry is Diana’s son, that Harry has the Spencer rizz, that Harry still has a great relationship with Diana’s family, that Charles is a dogsh-t father, and that Harry is actually still well-liked in his birth country. So, obviously, Team Dogsh-t Father had to run back to Richard Kay at the Daily Mail for this: “The fact is Charles COULD have seen Harry, but it’s often upsetting for him. He won’t get well if he’s overwrought. A close friend of the King tells RICHARD KAY the real story behind the meeting that never was.” When I tell you that Charles has completely lost the plot…
