Lady Pamela Hicks, a close friend of the late Queen and a bridesmaid at her wedding to Prince Philip, was 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, daughter of Lord Mountbatten and a cousin of Prince Philip, served as a lady-in-waiting for Queen Elizabeth II and was by her side in Kenya during the transition to the throne following the death of King George VI.
Family members, including her daughter India, gathered to pay their final respects at the ceremony. Despite the timing overlapping with the King’s official birthday parade in London, no royals attended the funeral. Nonetheless, the King expressed his condolences for Lady Pamela’s passing, highlighting her dedicated service to Queen Elizabeth and her warm personality.
Born in 1929, Lady Pamela was the daughter of Lord Mountbatten and Edwina Ashley, with strong connections to the Royal Family. She played a significant role as a bridesmaid at Princess Elizabeth’s wedding in 1947 and later married David Hicks in a prominent society wedding. Throughout her life, Lady Pamela maintained a close friendship with the Queen, even after the loss of her husband and father.
Lady Pamela’s legacy also extended to her role in various historic events, such as accompanying the Queen to the unveiling of a statue in memory of Lord Mountbatten. Additionally, she attended Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral in 2022, representing the oldest living descendant of Queen Victoria. Her life story was featured in Netflix’s series, The Crown, where her daughter India praised the portrayal of her mother.
In remembrance of Lady Pamela Hicks, a beloved figure in royal circles, her family and friends gathered to honor her contributions and cherish the memories she created throughout her remarkable life.