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‘A remarkable survivor and a loyal companion’ – the Pamela Hicks I knew
- Pamela Hicks, a Mountbatten descendant and royal confidante, dies at 97, marking the end of a long personal connection with the Queen and the royal household.
- She served as a close companion to Queen Elizabeth II, including as a lady-in-waiting during the Commonwealth tour of 1953–54.
- Her marriage to designer David Hicks in 1960 linked the Mountbatten circle to the design world and social scene of the era.
- The Independent describes Hicks as a national treasure in her nineties, part of an age passing from public life.
- Her life included moments of personal tragedy, such as the IRA bombing that killed her father in 1979.
- Hicks remained a central figure in royal life, attending significant ceremonies and being remembered by family and reporters alike.
- Her sister Patricia and brother-in-law, John Brabourne, were also central figures during times of family tragedy.
- Hicks’ life is tied to major royal events, including Prince Philip’s funeral and Elizabeth II’s reign.
- Her public profile grew in adulthood through media moments and family interviews, including chats with her daughter India Hicks.
- The Independent reflects on Hicks as a survivor who lived through pivotal moments of 20th-century royal life.
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