Lady-in-Waiting Pamela Hicks, Queen Elizabeth II’s Cousin, Dies at 97

Pamela Hicks, a close relative of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at age 97. She served as a lady‑in‑waiting to the late monarch. Hicks was also the queen’s third cousin. In 1947 she walked down the aisle as a bridesmaid at Princess Elizabeth’s wedding. Over her lifetime she observed many key events in British history. Her role placed her at the centre of royal ceremonies and state occasions. Family members and officials issued statements praising her dedication. Her death marks the loss of a longtime witness to the monarchy’s modern era.