Lady Pamela Hicks, a dear friend of the late Queen and a bridesmaid at her wedding to Prince Philip, has been laid to rest today after her recent passing at the age of 97. The funeral service took place at Bartholomew Church in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Lady Pamela, the daughter of Lord Mountbatten and a cousin of Prince Philip, served as a long-time lady-in-waiting for Queen Elizabeth II. She was present with the Queen in Kenya during the transition of George VI’s passing and Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne.
Close family members, including her daughter India, gathered to pay their final respects at the funeral service. The attendees supported each other as a wicker coffin was brought into the church. The service commenced shortly after the conclusion of the King’s official birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, in London, resulting in the absence of royal family members at the funeral.
Although no royals were in attendance, the King expressed his personal condolences on Lady Pamela’s passing. His spokesperson conveyed the King’s deep sorrow at the loss of Lady Pamela, emphasizing her dedicated service to Queen Elizabeth. Lady Pamela’s family was in the thoughts of the King and Queen during this time of mourning.
Born in April 1929, Lady Pamela was the youngest daughter of Lord Mountbatten and Edwina Ashley, making her a significant figure in the Royal Family. She had a prominent role as a bridesmaid in Princess Elizabeth’s wedding to Prince Philip in 1947. Over the years, Lady Pamela shared a strong bond with the late Queen, even attending state events together.
Lady Pamela, who was also portrayed in Netflix’s The Crown, married David Hicks in 1960 and had three children. Despite facing personal tragedies, including the loss of her father to an IRA bomb in 1979 and her husband to cancer in 1998, Lady Pamela remained a cherished friend of the late Queen and a respected member of the Royal Family.
Having lived a remarkable life intertwined with royalty, Lady Pamela’s legacy as a loyal confidante and influential figure within the Royal Family will be fondly remembered by those who knew and loved her.
