Royal Decorator Found Dead Following King's Criticism of His Work

A self-employed decorator, who had served the Royal family for over 30 years, was found deceased after becoming upset over feedback on his work from King Charles, an inquest has established.

Chris Eadie, aged 63, was known for his meticulous approach to painting and decorating at the Sandringham estate for more than three decades, earning a reputation as a perfectionist who took great pride in his craft.

During the proceedings at Norfolk Coroner’s Court, his brother, Mark Eadie, testified that King Charles was dissatisfied with Mr. Eadie’s painting of a pagoda at the estate, leading to the project being reassigned to another contractor. “After all his work, the job was given to someone else,” Mark stated. “Chris was devastated.”

Mark further explained that his brother had been relied upon for significant tasks within the Royal household, including the decoration of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ bedroom. According to him, Mr. Eadie took pride in completing various prestigious assignments for both the late Queen and King Charles.

In recent years, however, changes in management and the introduction of new contractors had reduced the frequency of jobs available from the estate, which had a notable impact on Mr. Eadie’s well-being.

Mark described his brother as a “talented perfectionist” dedicated to his work, who was immensely proud of the discreet contributions he made to the Royal family.

Mr. Eadie’s partner, Joanna, discovered his body in the garden at their home on the Sandringham estate on October 10. A post-mortem examination determined that he had died by hanging, while the coroner noted a conclusion of deteriorating mental health rather than labeling it as suicide.