Queen Elizabeth is "deeply upset" after news of the passing of one of her most trusted aides.
Annette Wilkin worked as a housekeeper for the royal family for 45 years, before dying suddenly after a short illness, aged 72.
Dickie Arbiter, who previously worked as the Queen's press spokesperson, took to Twitter to pay tribute to Annette.
"I knew Annette well – such a lovely lady and always so very helpful every time I stayed at #WindsorCastle. RIP Annette," he tweeted.
It is now expected that the Queen will break royal protocol to honour her friend by attending her funeral in the coming weeks.
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