The late Queen's best friend, and "most mischievous" out of her pals has sadly died aged 97.
Lady Rupert Nevill was a close pal of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and helped her go out in public unrecognised as a youngster, reports the Mirror. Known as "Micky" by her friends, the pair met during a troop of Girl Guides on the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
The Queen and her husband, Prince Philip, would stay with Micky and her partner, as they'd drive to Brighton nearby to go to the theatre.
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An article that dates back to the 1970's reported that the Queen enjoyed going out in public unrecognised, with the help of her friend Micky.
The article read: "The Queen relishes seeing whether out of royal context she can go unrecognised.
"She once queued at the ticket office without being noticed.
"Another night, when slow-moving crowds jammed the foyer, the manager recognised Micky Nevill and suddenly realised that, elbow-deep in the crush and enjoying it, was the Queen."
Many people have paid tribute to Micky, including Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes.
He told Richard Eden : "I will miss her tremendously,’ he tells me. ‘We had been friends for more than half a century.
"In fact, she was one of the main influences in my life. Her knowledge, her judgment, her taste, were all extraordinary, and I consider knowing her as one of my greatest blessings."
Micky was born Camilla Wallop, and was the daughter of the 9th Earl of Portsmouth.
Micky married Lord Rupert Nevill in East Sussex, and their home was said to have been a location where Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend had their romance.
Lord Rupert served as a treasurer to Prince Philip, as well as his private secretary. Lady Rupert's funeral is set to take place next week, with senior royals expected to attend.
Prince Philip and Charles were mourners at her husband's funeral in 1982. Micky and her husband's son was the Queen's first godson, who was born in 1945 - two years before she was coronated.
The Queen’s first godson was born in 1945, two years before she ascended to the throne, and was the son of her childhood friend Lady Anne Camilla Wallop and Lord Rupert Nevill, who worked in Prince Philip’s office. He died in 1993 aged just 47.
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