A recent development in the royal household has seen Angela Kelly, a close confidant of the late Queen, striking a deal with the King that prohibits her from disclosing royal secrets in exchange for a fresh start in the North.
Following her eviction from the Windsor estate, Kelly has been granted the opportunity to select a new grace and favour residence.
However, sources reveal that a senior palace official, acting on behalf of the King, presented Kelly with a new non-disclosure agreement (NDA) as part of the arrangement.
Described as a gagging order by insiders, the NDA is designed to hinder any potential future earnings that may stem from public revelations about the royal family.
Notably, the terms of the agreement restrict Kelly from utilizing the terms “King” and “Palace” for commercial purposes.
Despite having received approval from the Queen to publish two books detailing her royal experiences, it appears that the new NDA could significantly impact her plans for a third book.
The King reportedly expressed concerns that the updated version of Kelly’s second book delved too deeply into private aspects of the royal family.
In a section from the revised edition released last year, Kelly recounted a poignant moment following Prince Philip‘s funeral, where she assisted the Queen in removing her coat and hat before the monarch retreated to her sitting room in solitude.
In what is perceived as a gesture to honor the late Queen’s wishes, the King has facilitated Kelly’s relocation while safeguarding her legacy by imposing restrictions on further disclosures.
Earlier reports from April disclosed that Kelly, aged 65, had been provided with a permanent residence by the King subsequent to her departure from the Windsor estate post-Queen’s demise.
Last week, images surfaced of Kelly transferring her possessions from a Grade II-listed Grace and Favour cottage in Berkshire.
Hailing from Liverpool and bestowed with the Royal Victoria Order in 2012, Kelly took to Instagram to announce her impending move up north, expressing anticipation for new adventures in the Peak District near Sheffield.
The transition signifies a significant change for Kelly, who shared her excitement about finally having a place to call home in her post.
The orchestrated deal, which aligns with the King’s directive to shield the family from potential embarrassment stemming from disclosures, underscores the intricate dynamics within the royal household.
As Kelly embarks on this new chapter in her life, the constraints imposed upon her by the NDA serve as a reminder of the delicate balance between personal narratives and the preservation of royal decorum.
