The passing of Lord Robert Fellowes, uncle of Prince Harry and Prince William, has raised more questions than sadness.
Although a quiet figure in the public eye, his life was intricately woven into the fabric of the royal family, marked by significant moments of service and controversy.
From his role as the Queen’s private secretary during one of the monarchy’s most tumultuous periods, to the family ties that linked him to the tragic events surrounding Princess Diana, Lord Robert’s legacy was anything but ordinary.
His death at the age of 82 has prompted reflections on a life spent in the shadow of the crown and perhaps some of the lingering mysteries that will follow him into history.
Lord Robert Fellowes, the uncle of Prince William and Prince Harry, has died. He was eighty-two.
From 1990 to 1999, Lord Robert served as Private Secretary to the late Queen. He was married to Princess Diana.
He assisted the Queen during the “annus horribilis” in 1992 when the royal family faced many problems.
That year, Princess Anne divorced, Prince Andrew ended his relationship with Sarah Ferguson, Prince Charles and Diana separated, and Windsor Castle was damaged by fire.
Later, the owner of Harrods department store, Mohammed al Fayed I, made some strange statements regarding Lord Robert. He denied any involvement in Diana’s 1997 car accident.
In 1941, during the height of the Second World War, he was born at Sandringham House in Norfolk.
He attended Eton College before receiving a temporary commission in the Scots Guards in 1960.
In 1963 he began working as a banker at Allen Harvey and Ross Ltd., a discount brokerage and banking firm.
He attended Eton College before receiving a temporary commission in the Scots Guards in 1960.
In 1963 he began working as a banker at Allen Harvey and Ross Ltd., a discount brokerage and banking firm.
In 1978, Lord Robert and Lady Jane Fellowes were married in Westminster Abbey.
Diana Spencer, sister of Lady Jane and the future Princess Diana attended the wedding as a bridesmaid.
In 1977, Fellowes joined the Royal Household as Assistant Private Secretary.
He served as Deputy Private Secretary from 1986 to 1990 before becoming Private Secretary. He spent 20 years in this position.
By 1999, Lord Robert had been in charge for nine years. He was succeeded by Robin Janvrin.
After 20 years of service to the royal family, he received from Queen Elizabeth II. King’s Medal for Long and Faithful Service.
He also served as a back-up horse to the late Queen before her departure in September 2022.
Lady Jane became a baroness before Robert, who became a baronet at the end of his term.
He officially took his seat in the House of Lords on 26 October 1999.
Together they had three children: Laura Jane Fellowes, Alexander Robert Fellowes, and Eleanor Ruth Fellowes.
Fellowes told The Telegraph: “I was very fond of her.” Diana’s death in 1997 was heartbreaking. She was an amazing personality.
She had trouble being joyful and I feel sorry for others who experience this.
The death of Lord Robert Fellowes marks the end of an era for his family and the royal household. As a devoted servant of the crown and loyal adviser to Queen Elizabeth II. his contribution was particularly significant in times of royal turbulence. His quiet but steady presence in the private affairs of the Royal Family, his leadership during a particularly trying period in 1992, and his long career in the service of the monarchy will be remembered with respect. His legacy goes beyond his professional role as he was a loving uncle to Prince Harry and Prince William and a valued member of their family. As the royal family mourns his passing, they also reflect on his lasting influence, both personally and within the British monarchy. Lord Robert Fellowes leaves behind a deep legacy of dedication, service, and family devotion.