Prince William has made the decision to remove Queen Camilla's sister from the royal payroll after her two-decade tenure of service. Annabel Elliot, aged 75, has been compensated generously over the past 20 years for her role as an interior designer. Initially appointed by King Charles III, then the Prince of Wales during Queen Elizabeth II's reign, Elliot served as the chief designer for his estates following his marriage to Camilla in 2005.
Sources have confirmed that Prince William recently terminated Elliot's position, emphasizing that this action does not reflect any dissatisfaction with her work. Elliot's responsibilities included updating and decorating the Duchy holiday cottage portfolio.
Records obtained by The Telegraph indicate that since 2005, Elliot received varying annual payments ranging from $25,000 to $106,000 for maintaining rental properties, Duchy offices, and the plant nursery. However, the latest Duchy of Cornwall records show that Elliot did not receive payment for her services during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Insiders revealed that Elliot's work across the estate is considered complete, with the current staff having gained sufficient knowledge from her expertise. Despite the discontinuation of her regular payments, Elliot has been engaged by the royal couple to oversee significant enhancements to Balmoral's restaurant and visitors' center, in preparation for its upcoming public opening this summer.
Buckingham Palace sources have confirmed that Elliot will remain involved with the household in appropriate capacities as opportunities arise. Elliot was unavailable for immediate comment when contacted by Page Six.
News of Elliot's removal coincides with reports that the Duchy of Cornwall estate, inherited by Prince William upon his father's ascension to the throne, disbursed $30 million to the new Prince of Wales during the 2023-2024 financial year. In addition to the estate, Prince William also assumed the title of Duke of Cornwall.
