King Charles is making regular monthly payments to Queen Camilla’s sister, according to a report from German outlet BUNTE.de. The publication, which cited palace financial matters, said the payments are ongoing and have drawn attention.
BUNTE.de reported that the arrangement involves money being transferred each month from the King to Annabel Elliot, Camilla’s younger sister. The report did not specify the amount or the reason for the payments, but it framed the situation as a point of discussion around royal household finances.
The story adds to broader scrutiny of how the royal family manages its private and official funds. Elliot has long worked as an interior designer and has handled decoration projects for royal properties, including holiday cottages. Her professional ties to the royal household mean that any personal payments from the King could be seen as separate from her business work, though BUNTE.de did not clarify the distinction.
The report comes amid periodic public interest in the details of royal spending, with palace accounts published annually but often leaving room for questions about private arrangements. BUNTE.de’s coverage suggests the monthly payments are a recurring line item that has not been previously disclosed in detail.
What to watch next: whether Buckingham Palace issues a comment or clarification on the nature of the payments, and whether other German or UK outlets follow up with additional reporting on the arrangement.
