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King Charles’s King’s Foundation has been quietly paying Queen Camilla’s sister, Annabel Elliot.
According to a new report in the Sunday Times, “The King’s Foundation pays Annabel Elliot, an interior designer and antiques dealer who is Queen Camilla’s younger sister, for ‘branding’ and ‘retail’ consultancy. The charity is paying for her ‘expertise and support on a range of projects’ after William moved to remove Elliot, 77, from the payroll of the Duchy of Cornwall, which he oversees as Prince of Wales.”
Elliot’s previous retainer with the Duchy of Cornwall ended when Charles ascended to the throne in 2022 and Prince William took over the Duchy of Cornwall; the decision was “not a reflection on her work,” a source said in 2024.
During King Charles’s time as Duke of Cornwall, the Duchy disclosed its work with Elliot. However the King’s Foundation did not disclose her work in the same way. The Times reports, “The charity would not say why. A senior trustee also said they were never told about the arrangement, which they said was a surprise as it was their job to know.”
“Whilst we would not comment on the detail of individual consultancy agreements, we can confirm that Mrs Elliot provides design expertise to our retail and brand team across product and commercial partnerships. This arrangement is not secret,” the King’s Foundation said in a statement. They added, “As previously reported publicly, Mrs Elliot is a longstanding and valued consultant at the foundation and her experience across interior design provides expertise and support on a range of projects.”
Emily Burack (she/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.