In a surprising twist within the royal family, two of Prince George and Prince Louis‘ godparents have been brought on board to serve in official roles, while Queen Camilla‘s sister has been left out of the picture.
The recent appointments have stirred conversations about the inner workings of royal employment and familial connections.
Prince William has reportedly taken the initiative to hire William Van Cutsom and Harry Aubrey Fletcher to assist him at the expansive 13,000-acre Duchy estate.
Their new roles come at an interesting time, especially given the previous association of Queen Camilla’s sister with royal duties.
Each godparent will serve as a Councillor to the Council at the estate, which Prince William acquired just last year.
Harry Aubrey Fletcher, who serves as Prince Louis’ godfather, is set to oversee a range of rural businesses spread across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and West Sussex.
His responsibilities will likely include managing operations and ensuring these ventures thrive under royal oversight.
Meanwhile, William Van Cutsom, the godfather of Prince George, will step into the shoes of a chartered surveyor, focusing on commercial real estate initiatives.
This shift in personnel coincides with revelations regarding Annabel Elliot, Queen Camilla’s sister.
Reports indicate that she has received substantial compensation—amounting to several hundred thousand pounds—for her contributions over the past two decades.
Although this financial arrangement won’t directly impact her current employment status, it has been confirmed that Prince William will not be extending any new job offers to her.
At 75 years old, Annabel has had a long-standing relationship with the royal family, having been appointed as the principal estate designer after Camilla married King Charles in 2005.
Her tenure included significant projects, particularly in Cornwall, where she managed the Duchy holiday cottage portfolio, focusing on the renovation and decoration of historic buildings.
Throughout her years of service, Annabel received annual reimbursements that varied significantly, ranging from £7,160 to £90,285.
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