Recently, financial details have come to light, revealing a significant change in the management of the Duchy of Cornwall.
With the release of income information, it has been discovered that Prince William, the future monarch of the United Kingdom, has chosen not to continue employing the services of Annabel Elliot, sister of Queen Consort Camilla.
Elliot, who served as the chief interior designer for the Duchy for two decades, did not receive any compensation during the fiscal year 2023-2024, marking the first fiscal year under Prince William’s administration.
This suggests that the Prince has decided not to renew the contract with Queen Camilla’s sister.
The Duchy of Cornwall, a historic royal property dating back 700 years, is intended to provide income for the heir to the throne.
Elliot was appointed as the chief designer by King Charles III after her marriage to Camilla in 2005 and was compensated for her work through the Duchy, which was under the control of the now King until his ascension to the throne after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
Why was Annabel Elliot dismissed?
The Telegraph newspaper reported that sources confirmed Prince William would no longer employ Elliot, clarifying that this decision does not reflect a negative assessment of her work.
The same sources indicated that the Queen’s sister’s role is considered complete, and the staff has learned enough from her experience and expertise.
This change marks a new era in the Duchy’s management and reflects Prince William’s administrative decisions in his new role as Duke.
The termination of Annabel Elliot’s contract has been confirmed by sources from the British newspaper.
The decision, made by the Prince of Wales, was based on the satisfactory conclusion of her services and the proper training of the staff under her supervision.
Throughout her career, Annabel Elliot received significant remuneration, amounting to several hundred thousand dollars, in recognition of her contribution to the decoration and modernization of various properties belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall, spanning locations in Cornwall, Wales, and the Isles of Scilly.
Her work included service fees and reimbursement for costs incurred in furniture, furnishings, and retail goods, according to reports from The Telegraph.
Despite these changes, the professional relationship between Elliot and the royal family has not concluded. King Charles III continues to value Elliot’s expertise, recently entrusting her with the design of the new visitor center and restaurant at Balmoral Castle, a project that marked its public opening this summer.
The most recent public appearance of Queen Camilla and Annabel Elliot was at the prestigious Wimbledon tournament on July 10, demonstrating the continuity of their close and collaborative relationship.