Carol Ann Scott is a retired British Businesswoman, Artist and Interior Furnishings Designer, living in the historic region of Gascony, South West France.

During her youth, she became a Model for International Hair Stylist Vidal Sassoon, a School Games Captain, and a 100M Sprint Runner for her County of Yorkshire. In 1976, aged just sixteen, she exhibitied at The Royal Accademy in London.

She gained 'O' and 'A' levels in English Literature, History, Art, French and Latin.

In 1983, after five years college education, with work placements in Paris, Milan and London, she gained a BA (Honours) Degree in Textiles/Fashion from Trent University, Nottingham, together with The Royal Society of Arts Bursary for Colour and The Courtaulds Award.

She moved back to her hometown of Skipton in Yorksire, and began her working career of thirty nine years. From the early years as a Knitwear Designer, in 1988, she moved to the Lake District and became a Design Director of a large Knitwear and Clothing Company.

In 1993, she became a Shareholder of an International Company retailing in Character Gifts, owned together with her husband.

In 2003, she moved to SW France, with her husband and two young sons and for the next twenty two years, they operated their own Craft business, creating Wooden Furniture and soft furnishings for their European clients.

In 2007, she was invited to become a Village Councillor and served for 12 years. Additionally, she has served as President and Treasurer of two local French Associatons.

With her European Heritage, she has honed her communicaton skills, being fluent in French, with spoken Italian and German. She is currently learning Spanish. Her part Irish Heritage has helped maintain her warmth, wit and sense of humour.

She raises awareness and funds for charity on a yearly basis, with donations, time and energy given in organising local events.

A Royalist at heart, her hobbies include European History, Genealogy, Art, and Gardening.

In her role as Royal Chamberlain, she acts as a trusted intermediary, supporting the functioning of the Household by overseeing matters of protocol and internal administration. She assures the dignity, continuity and representation of the House, by working with the Sovereign and Household, to promote clarity and consistency; through open, honest and transparent dialogue.