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Royal Aide Lady Pamela Hicks Dies at 97
5 Jun
Summary
- Lady Pamela Hicks, a close royal associate, passed away at the age of 97.
- She served as a lady-in-waiting and companion to Queen Elizabeth II.
- Lady Pamela was the oldest living descendant of Queen Victoria.
Lady Pamela Hicks, who served as a lady-in-waiting to the late Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 97. Her daughter, India Hicks, announced the news on June 5, sharing that her mother died peacefully after a full life. Lady Pamela was a first cousin to Prince Philip and a third cousin to Queen Elizabeth II.
Born in 1929, she was the daughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma. Her aristocratic background and close ties to the royal family led her to be a lady-in-waiting to the then-Princess Elizabeth. This role involved providing support and companionship, sometimes accompanying the Queen on official tours.
One significant moment Lady Pamela witnessed was in 1952, when Queen Elizabeth received news of her father's death and her own accession to the throne. Lady Pamela was also the oldest living descendant of Queen Victoria at the time of her passing.
Her daughter India Hicks recently curated a biography of her mother, aiming to highlight the contributions of her generation of women, who prioritized duty and service. Lady Pamela's long life and service have left a lasting mark on royal history.
