money Prince Harry's godmother Lady Vestey dies aged 71
The Duke of Sussex’s godmother, Lady Vestey, has died suddenly at the age of 71.
The Duke has been in touch with her children and his thoughts are with her family, a source told the Telegraph.
Lady Vestey and her husband, Lord Vestey, were members of the Queen’s inner circle and keen horse racers.
Lord Vestey served as Master of the Horse to the Royal Household from 1999 to 2018, and was appointed as permanent Lord-in-Waiting to the monarch last August.
The couple married in December 1981 and had three children, the eldest of whom, William, served as a Page of Honour to the Queen from 1995 until 1998.
Lady Vestey was one of six godparents the Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, chose for Prince Harry ahead of his christening in 1984.
The Duke of York, Princess Margaret’s daughter Lady Sarah Chatto, the Princess’s former flatmate Carolyn Bartholomew, the Prince’s friend Gerald Ward and artist Bryan Organ were also on the list.
The young Prince Harry was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, where he would later marry.
Lady Vestey attended the wedding of the Duke and Meghan Markle in May 2018.
Her death was announced in today’s Telegraph.
It said: "Celia Elizabeth SRN BA. Died suddenly, but peacefully, on Saturday 28th November, aged 71 years.
"Adored wife of Sam. Much loved mother of William, Arthur and Mary and loving Granny of Ella, Frankie, Sam and Cosima.
"Private family funeral. Memorial service later.
"Family flowers only please, but donations gratefully received in Celia's memory to Ebony Horse Club."
