Christopher John Eadie, known as Chris, was found dead in the garden of his home on the Sandringham estate near King’s Lynn by his partner Joanne.

A new photograph of King Charles at Sandringham has been issued by Buckingham Palace to mark his (Image: Millie Pilkington/Sandringham Estate/PA Wire)

Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard the 63- year- old self-employed decorator had worked at the estate for more than 30 years and took enormous pride in carrying out projects for the late Queen and later King Charles.

His brother Mark Eadie told this newspaper that highly skilled Mr Eadie's "perfectionism" meant he was frequently appointed for "the top jobs" within the Royal household, including painting the bedroom of the Prince and Princess of Wales.

But in recent years, work from the estate became less frequent following management changes and the introduction of new contractors, something that deeply affected him.

Mr Eadie, told the hearing Chris was a "talented perfectionist" who lived for his work.

“My brother was absolutely brilliant at his job,” he said. “He had incredible attention to detail and wouldn’t let anything go unless it was perfect.”

He added his brother was immensely proud of working for the Royal Family, carrying out jobs discreetly inside royal residences.

“He was loyal and wouldn’t talk about what he did, but I know he........

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