It was surely a heartbreaking moment for British Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry as he ‘suddenly’ lost his Godmother to the cold hands of death.
The notice of her death on Daily Telegraph read, “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”.
Lady Celia was a close friend to the Queen and a part of her inner circle.
Both women shared a common love for horses.
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In 1981, Lady Celia got married to Lord Samuel Vestey, who was the Royal Household’s Master of the Horse.
In 1984, Lady Celia was one among the six godparents chosen for Harry by his parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, in preparation for his christening.
Among those elected were Prince Andrew, Princess Margaret’s daughter Lady Sarah Chatto, Diana’s former flatmate Carolyn Bartholomew, British artist Bryan Organ, and Charles’s close friend, Gerald Ward.
Her appointment as godmother reportedly sparked family issues as Princess Anne wasn’t chosen.