Prince William has decided not to rehire Annabel Elliot, the sister of Queen Camilla, as an interior designer for the Duchy of Cornwall. This decision marks a shift in the management of the royal estate, which is a long-standing source of income for the heir to the throne. The Duchy of Cornwall's 700-year-old estate, which provides financial support for the Prince of Wales, released its Integrated Annual Report on July 24, revealing that Elliot was not retained for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
According to the report, Elliot’s work with the Duchy is now considered complete, and staff have reportedly gained sufficient expertise from her contributions. Annabel Elliot, who was appointed as chief designer by King Charles following his marriage to Camilla in 2005, had previously been paid through the Duchy for her services. During her tenure, Elliot was compensated several hundred thousand dollars for her work, which included decorating luxury rental properties across Cornwall, Wales, and the Isles of Scilly.
The Duchy of Cornwall report specified that Elliot was paid £19,625 ($25,276.51) for fees and commissions, and £12,316 ($15,862.70) for furniture and furnishings, with no remaining balance payable to her as of March 31, 2024.
Elliot’s role was part of King Charles’s broader strategy to manage and upgrade the royal estates. She was reportedly the only designer involved, as design contracts within the Duchy were not open to competitive bidding. The decision comes as Princ.