India Hicks confirmed the death of her mother, Lady Pamela Hicks, on Friday, with the designer penning a moving tribute to the cousin of the late Prince Philip.
Alongside a black-and-white image of her late mother, India penned: “My mother died peacefully today. Whilst there is no tragedy in the death of a 97-year-old who has lived a full life I know grief will be unavoidable, lurking around waiting for me, but today I am simply grateful that she was my Mother. And through the prism of a crowded and remarkable past, she made incomparable company, carrying her memories lightly, and always with humour.”
She concluded: “My mother maintained right up to the end, the impeccable style, sharp mind, and effortless charm that made her not only a cherished institution, but truly the last of her kind.”
Tributes were quick to pour in, including from model Helena Christensen, who said: “Sweetest India I am so so sorry for your immense love. Your mother was the most wonderful and fabulous to get to know and I loved being in her virtual company.”
Another tribute read: “So sorry for your loss India. We are so grateful that we were able to finally meet her just last month. May she journey in everlasting peace throughout the heavens and higher realms,” and a in a third, a fan commented: “India, what a beautiful tribute to an extraordinary woman. Sending you so much love and strength. May her elegance, humour and spirit live on through all the lives she touched.”
Who was Lady Pamela Hicks?
Born as Pamela Mountbatten, Lady Pamela was the youngest child of Lord Mounbatten, who was the uncle to the late Prince Philip. As a result, Lady Pamela was a first cousin to the former Duke of Edinburgh. Lady Pamela was also distantly related to Queen Victoria, being the late monarch’s great-great granddaughter.
She was a close friend of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and she served as one of bridesmaids at her 1947 marriage to Philip. Lady Pamela subsequently served as a lady-in-waiting for the then Princess Elizabeth, and was with her in Kenya when King George VI died at the age of 56.
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