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Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen’s longtime aide, dies at 97

6/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lady Pamela Hicks died peacefully on June 5, 2026, in London at age 97.
King Charles III expressed sadness and gratitude for her long service to Queen Elizabeth II.
She was a first cousin of Prince Philip and a bridesmaid at Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 wedding.
She published the memoir “My Years With the Queen, and Other Stories” (2022) and attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as a first mourner.

History

Historical Context

Lady Pamela Hicks, who served Queen Elizabeth II for decades, died in 2026, closing a living link to the 20 November 1947 royal wedding that marked Britain’s post-war renewal. That ceremony, attended by Winston Churchill and King George VI, featured 2,500 gifts and ration-coupon-limited attire, symbolising the monarchy’s resilience through the ensuing half-century of change and societal evolution.

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Story summary

Lady Pamela Hicks died peacefully on June 5, 2026, in London at age 97.
King Charles III expressed sadness and gratitude for her long service to Queen Elizabeth II.
She was a first cousin of Prince Philip and a bridesmaid at Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 wedding.
She published the memoir “My Years With the Queen, and Other Stories” (2022) and attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as a first mourner.

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