Captain
Ian Farquhar, a personal friend of the King, has sadly passed away at the age
of 78.
Ian
was a close confidant of both Queen Camilla and King Charles and had the
distinction of being the Queen Mother’s rider, enhancing his already esteemed
reputation.
A
proud member of the Queen’s Own Hussars, Ian was also known for his skills as a
hunter and horseman.
This
loss is particularly difficult for the King, who is also grappling with his own
cancer diagnosis. Just last week, he faced the death of Lord Jacob Rothschild,
who was 87.
In
2000, Prince William had a romantic relationship with Ian Farquhar’s daughter,
Rose Farquhar, enjoying picnics in the picturesque Gloucestershire countryside.
Ian
frequently rented a farmhouse on the King’s Highgrove estate in
Gloucestershire, spending considerable time there.
Stephen
Parker Bowles, Queen Camilla’s first husband, shared with the Daily Mail that
Ian had been gravely ill.
Andy
informed me that Ian passed away early Wednesday morning at Highgrove.
Andy
fondly remembered Ian, describing him as "always a lot of fun, but as wild
as a hawk" in his younger days.
He
also predicted that Ian would be remembered as "one of the great Masters
of Hounds" in history.
Ian
held the title of Master of the Beaufort Hunt for thirty-four years.
The
Beaufort Hunt paid tribute to their former leader on Instagram.
"We
are deeply saddened to send our love and condolences to the family and friends
of our own Captain Ian Farquhar," they shared. After giving us 34 years of
remarkable leadership, he passed away peacefully this week.
"Highly
respected by many in the hunting community as 'Captain,' he was always
approachable, supportive, and willing to offer thoughtful, forward-thinking advice
to anyone who sought it.
"Those
fortunate enough to spend time with Ian and hear about his extraordinary and
adventurous life as a hunter and in the army will always cherish those
memories." Ian also had a sharp sense of humor.
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