Queen Elizabeth II s Close Friend Dies Months After His Wife, Prince Harry s Godmother
On 2/4/21 at 12:59 PM EST
Queen Elizabeth II s former lord in waiting has died aged 79, just two months after his wife passed away.
Lord Samuel Vestey was also the monarch s master of the horse from 1999 until 2018 and a close friend who was seen with her at horse racing events.
His wife Lady Celia Vestey died aged 71 in November and was also a close friend of the Queen, as well as being Prince Harry s godmother.
The Duke of Sussex reached out to the family at the time of her death.
Sadness for Queen as friend and former Master of the Horse Lord Vestey dies By PA News
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The Queen is mourning the loss of her friend and former Master of the Horse Lord Vestey, who has died at the age of 79.
The ex-Cheltenham racecourse chairman was part of the monarchâs inner circle and his death has come just two months after that of his wife Lady Celia Vestey.
Lord Vestey, who was one of Britainâs richest men, was also a close friend of the Prince of Wales and Lady Vestey, who died in late November, was the Duke of Sussexâs godmother.
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