13.02.2026 21:00
It has emerged that a decorator who worked for the British Royal Family for years committed suicide after suffering severe psychological distress following criticisms of King Charles's work. The employee, named Chris Eadie, was found dead in his garden on October 10. Speaking during the investigation, Eadie's brother said, "He felt overlooked in recent Royal projects; the King was not pleased with a painting of a pagoda, and the work was later given to someone else. All of this deeply affected Chris."
It has emerged from the investigation that a decorator who worked for the British Royal Family for years committed suicide following severe psychological distress caused by criticisms of King Charles's works.
It has been revealed in the ongoing investigation that a royal decorator passed away after experiencing great distress due to criticisms of King Charles's creations. The incident has resonated widely in public opinion in England.
HE WAS A ROYAL EMPLOYEE FOR 30 YEARS
It was stated that 63-year-old freelance Chris Eadie had worked at Sandringham Estate for over 30 years. According to his relatives, Eadie felt overlooked in the Royal projects he had dedicated his years to.
"HE DID TOP-NOTCH WORK"
It was reported that Eadie took great pride in the works he carried out for the late Queen Elizabeth II and later for King Charles. His brother Mark Eadie stated in his testimony to the Norfolk Coroner's Court that Chris had always been proud to have done "top-notch work" for the Royal Family.
PAGODA PAINTING CRISIS
Mark Eadie explained in court that King Charles was not satisfied with a pagoda painting, and this work was later given to another contractor.
"Despite all his efforts, the job was given to someone else. Chris was very upset about this situation," Mark expressed, stating that his brother was deeply affected by this development.
HE HAD ALSO PAINTED THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS'S BEDROOM
Mark Eadie noted that his brother was often chosen for significant tasks within the Royal Family due to his perfectionist nature. He mentioned that this included painting the bedroom of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
HE WAS DEVASTATED BY THE DECREASE IN WORK
According to information presented in court, the decrease in work coming from Sandringham due to management changes and the introduction of new contractors in recent years negatively affected Eadie psychologically. It was stated that this situation created both financial and emotional pressure due to his freelance status.
Chris Eadie's partner Joanna found Eadie, a father of two, motionless in the garden of their home in Sandringham on October 10. An autopsy determined that Eadie had passed away.
FORENSIC PATHOLOGIST: IT AFFECTED MENTAL HEALTH
The forensic pathologist conducting the investigation concluded that the incident should be regarded as a result of serious deterioration in mental health rather than a deliberate act.