An accomplished interior designer, Annabel was hired by then-Prince Charles following his 2005 marriage to Camilla. Her responsibilities included the design and refurbishment of various properties within the Duchy’s expansive portfolio. Known for her expertise and refined aesthetic, Annabel played a crucial role in the upkeep and enhancement of the royal estates.

“He hasn’t fired the Queen’s sister,” royal expert Emmy Griffiths shared with fellow royal commentator Emily Nash on a recent installment of “A Right Royal Podcast.”

“Annabel Elliot is the Queen’s sister, her younger sister and she is a well-established interior designer,” she added. “She was working across properties owned by the Dutch of Cornwall but since Prince William has taken over as Duke of Cornwall, he has taken her off the payroll. So that’s caused a few ripples in a few headlines… But I don’t think there’s anything untoward about it.”

She continued: “She obviously has worked, depending on what the King and Queen have asked her to do, but Prince William’s coming at it fresh, he might have different plans.”