Prince William visits The Royal Society in London on May 16, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Another downplayed Annabel’s significance in the royal family, saying, “She is now over retirement age and is obviously assisting her sister in other matters. Her work is done. No shock!, media trouble making yet again…..”
Annabel Elliot chats with Queen Camilla as she and King Charles III open a new visitor’s centre and cafe at the Duchy Nursery in Lostwithiel, Cornwall, on July 12, 2011 | Source: Getty Images
Despite being removed from the Duchy’s payroll, Annabel remains active in royal projects, including recent renovations at Balmoral. However, her company, Annabel Elliot Limited, has reportedly faced financial challenges, with a noted decline in assets over recent years.
Annabel Elliot at a memorial service for her father, Major Bruce Shand, at St. Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, on September 11, 2006 | Source: Getty Images
Annabel’s company is based at her country house in Stourpaine, Dorset. This place was where she and her late husband, Simon, reportedly allowed Charles and Camilla to “hold secret meetings” while Charles was still married to the late Princess Diana.
King Charles III and Princess Diana watch the Braemar Games in Scotland in 1981 | Source: Getty Images
Fast forward to recent developments, Camilla’s relationship with the royal family remains a topic of controversy. It was reported in March 2024 that Prince Harry distrusts the growing bond between William and the Queen.
Queen Camilla and Prince William speak at the 2024 Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London on March 11, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Royal expert and author Tom Quinn said, “He [Harry] really distrusts that William actually gets on rather well now with Camilla – Harry will see this as a betrayal.”
