Buckingham Palace is shaking things up! Prince William, the newly crowned Prince of Wales, has made a bold move, cutting Queen Camilla's sister, Annabel Elliot, from the royal payroll after two decades of service. The move, while reportedly "no reflection on her work," has sent ripples through the royal court and sparked whispers of financial changes for the future of the monarchy.
A Royal Restructuring: The End of an Era for Annabel Elliot?
Annabel Elliot, a renowned interior designer, has been a fixture in the royal household since 2005, when King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) hired her to oversee the design and renovation of his estates.
"Annabel was a trusted confidante, a true expert in her field," shared a royal insider. "She had a keen eye for detail and a unique ability to blend modern styles with the traditional charm of the royal residences.
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Over the past two decades, Elliot's services have cost the royal family hundreds of thousands of dollars, with annual payments ranging from $25,000 to $106,000. Her work included updating and decorating the Duchy holiday cottage portfolio as well as the Duchy offices and its plant nursery.
But with William taking the helm of the Duchy of Cornwall, a dramatic shift seems to be taking place.
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