King Charles III Breaks Tradition, Forces Queen's Trusted Assistant Angela Kelly to Leave Royal Estate
King Charles III has made the surprising decision to ask Angela Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II's trusted assistant and confidante, to vacate the royal estate following his mother's passing. This departure from the customary practice of providing staff members with on-site accommodation emphasizes the significance of showing kindness and respect to caretakers. The Queen's example of loyalty and trust towards Kelly serves as a reminder of the importance of appreciating the small gestures that can profoundly impact relationships.
The Queen's Most Trusted Assistant Forced Out of Royal Estate by King Charles III King Charles III recently forced Queen Elizabeth II’s most trusted assistant, Angela Kelly, to move out of the royal estate after the death of his mother. This decision is in stark contrast to the typical practice of providing longtime staff members with “grace-and-favour” homes in the royal estate. Kelly, 65, had served the Queen as her dresser since 1994 and had become her confidante, friend and caretaker in her last years.
According to journalist Valentine Low’s book, “Courtiers”, King Charles chose instead to purchase a home for Kelly in Yorkshire, England, near her grandchildren, which will be returned to the Crown upon her death. A source close to the situation revealed to Low that the King simply didn’t want to be living next door to her. The situation highlights the importance of extending kindness and respect to caretakers and staff, no matter the relationship. Queen Elizabeth II’s example of loyalty and trust towards her assistant is a lesson that should not be forgotten. After all, it’s the small gestures that can make all the difference.