A shocking revelation has come to light showing that Queen Camilla secretly sold two significant estates formerly owned by Queen Elizabeth II, sparking outrage and dramatic tension within the royal family—especially from Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
These sales involve properties that held deep historical and personal value tied to the late Queen Elizabeth’s legacy.
The two estates are located in Wiltshire, England—a beloved rural retreat area for the British monarchy. One of these was Ray Mill House, a private residence Camilla purchased in the mid-1990s after her divorce from Andrew Parker Bowles. It became her main home before marrying Charles and served as a quiet sanctuary away from the public eye. The second property, The Old Mill House, was recently acquired adjacent to Ray Mill House by King Charles himself to protect Camilla’s privacy after concerns that it would be converted into a wedding venue or short-term rental.
Reports suggest that Camilla sold these estates or allowed them to change hands quietly, sparking furious reactions from key royal figures including Catherine. The Duchess of Cambridge reportedly feels this was a betrayal of the late Queen Elizabeth’s legacy, as these homes were symbols of heritage and continuity rather than assets to be casually liquidated.
More so, the sales reportedly happened without widespread consultation or transparency within the family, causing deep distrust. Catherine’s discovery of these transactions has led to sharp rebukes against Camilla in private circles, as it signals a shift away from deference to Elizabeth’s wishes and family tradition.
Sources close to the palace describe Catherine’s response as “immediate and fierce,” emphasizing how seriously she views the protection of royal history. This revelation adds another layer to ongoing tensions between the Camilla and Cambridge camps, which have been escalating over influence, titles, and control of royal estates.
Queen Camilla, for her part, has defended the decisions as pragmatic and necessary for privacy and security reasons. King Charles’s recent purchase of the neighboring property was intended to safeguard Camilla’s Wiltshire retreat from external intrusions, showing a practical but controversial approach.