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Queen's Dresser: Palace 'Servant' Accused of Ousting Courtiers
12 Apr
Summary
- Palace aides believed Queen's dresser, Angela Kelly, overstepped her role.
- Kelly allegedly influenced dismissals and palace careers due to royal favor.
- Dispute over a tiara for Meghan Markle highlighted tension with Prince Harry.
Former royal aides suggest that Queen Elizabeth's dresser, Angela Kelly, faced disapproval from within Buckingham Palace due to her close friendship with the monarch. Insiders felt Kelly, described as a 'servant,' had 'crossed a line' in her relationship with the Queen. Her influence was reportedly so significant that she could affect courtiers' careers, earning her the nickname 'AK 47.'
Kelly's position became a point of contention, particularly during a disagreement over a tiara for Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018. Prince Harry reportedly clashed with Kelly when she denied Meghan's hairdresser a trial appointment with the jewel. While Harry's memoir offers a different account, reports indicate the Queen supported Kelly, suggesting the tiara was 'not a toy.'
Kelly, who served the Queen for nearly 30 years, developed a deep bond with the monarch, which she described as a friendship with a 'really cool granny.' She recalled shared moments, including dancing to ABBA and the Queen's relaxed demeanor during family holidays. Kelly was with the Queen when she passed away in September 2022.
