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King Charles Faces Funeral Clash with Birthday Parade
10 Jun
Summary
- King Charles mourns his cousin, Lady Pamela Hicks, who died at 97.
- Lady Hicks' funeral is scheduled for June 13, the same day as Trooping The Colour.
- Her final wish was for a service with rousing hymns, no eulogy or sermon.
King Charles III is facing a poignant dilemma as the funeral of his first cousin once removed, Lady Pamela Hicks, is scheduled to occur on the same day as his official birthday celebration. Lady Pamela, who served as a bridesmaid for the late Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully on June 5 at the age of 97.
Her funeral is set to take place on Saturday, June 13, the day of Trooping The Colour, the King's official birthday parade in London. This presents a challenging schedule for the monarch, who is expected to attend royal duties earlier in the day.
Lady Pamela's daughter, India Hicks, shared her mother's final wishes, revealing that she left behind a request for a service filled with "lots of rousing hymns," foregoing eulogies or sermons. This reflects her desire for simplicity, "in death, as in life."
King Charles expressed profound sadness upon learning of Lady Pamela's passing, acknowledging her "long life and loyal service" to Queen Elizabeth. He and Queen Camilla are sending their thoughts to the family of Lady Pamela, remembering her "warmth, wit and perspicacity."
