MOUNTBATTENS IN THE NEWS
News involving members of (and those related to) Mountbatten's Family

A Memorial Service was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle for King Constantine II, King of the Hellenes (1940-2023).

King Charles III celebrated his 75th birthday with a private dinner at Clarence House - where members of the Royal Family and close friends were invited.  Penny, The Countess Mountbatten of Burma was amongst the guests.

A six-part costume drama about the tumultuous events between 1905-1945 in the life of Queen Victoria Eugénie of Spain - the former Princess Victoria Eugénie of Battenberg (a first cousin to Mountbatten) is being filmed by Spanish broadcaster RTVE.  Taking the leading role is Canarian actress Kimberley Tell.

The lavish costume drama is directed by Anaïs Pareto Onghena and Estel Díaz, and is based on the historical novel of the same name by Pilar Eyre.  The role of King Alfonso XIII is to be played by Joan Amargós.  The series will be filmed entirely in natural exteriors and interiors, including the Royal Palace of Madrid, the Palace of La Granja (Segovia), the Palace of Santoña (Madrid), the Palace of Fernán Núñez (Madrid) and the Palace of La Magdalena (Santander).

A daughter is born (location not known) to The Lady Tatiana Mountbatten (only daughter of George, 4th Marquess of Milford Haven) & Mr Alexander Dru.  The new baby is their first child.    

Miss Maddison Brudenell (eldest daughter of Mr Jeremy Brudenell & Mrs Edwina Brudenell (née Hicks), the eldest daughter of The Lady Pamela Hicks, and the former wife of Olaoluwa Olamide Modupe-Ojo) has announced that she is to marry Mr Bret Kapetanov, a welder from Canada.

The Coronation of King Charles III & Queen Camilla took place at Westminster Abbey, London.  VIVAT REX CAROLUS !

Frederick 'Freddy' Knatchbull, eldest son of The Hon. Philip Knatchbull (fourth son of Patricia, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma & John, 7th Lord Brabourne) - has joined the cast of TV reality show - 'Made In Chelsea'.  Channel 4's show (now in its 25th series), which charts the lives (and loves!) of affluent young trendy socialites around Chelsea, Kensington, Belgravia etc in London

Following a period of Laying-in-State at Westminster Hall, the remains of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II were taken to Westminster Abbey for a Funeral Service, attended by HM The King, HM The Queen Consort, members of the Royal Family, Heads of State, representatives from Governments and Royal Families throughout the world - including The Countess Mountbatten of Burma, The Lady Alexandra Hooper, The Lady Pamela Hicks and Miss India Hicks (Mrs Flint Wood).

Her late Majesty's coffin was driven to St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle for a committal service, and after a brief period in the Royal Vault, she was finally interred during a private ceremony in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, along with her late husband - Prince Philip, 1st Duke of Edinburgh (whose coffin had been temporarily resting in the Royal Vault in the crypt of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle following his death in April 2021).

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Our beloved Sovereign.

Her Majesty The Queen died (aged 96yrs) at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland today in the presence of members of her family including - HRH The Prince of Wales (now HM The King), HRH The Duchess of Cornwall (now HM The Queen Consort) and HRH The Princess Royal.

REQUIESCAT IN PACE

Lady Butter, born Myra Alice Wernher (youngest daughter of Maj-Gen Sir Harold Wernher, 3rd Bt. and Countess Anastasia 'Zia' Mikhailovna de Torby, the daughter of Grand Duke Michael Mikhailovich of Russia - a grandson of Tsar Nicholas I of Russia) has died aged 97yrs.  Her mother was granted a Royal Warrant in 1917 to be styled 'The Lady Zia Wernher'.

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Lady Butter's aunt was Countess Nadejda 'Nada' Mikhailovna de Torby, who was married to Sir George Mountbatten, 2nd Marquess of Milford Haven, formerly HSH Prince George of Battenberg (MOUNTBATTEN's eldest brother).  Lady Butter's elder sister was Georgina 'Gina', Lady Kennard, whose first husband Lt-Col Harold 'Bunny' Phillips, was a former lover of Edwina.  Lt-Col Phillips' mother was an aunt of Janet, Marchioness of Milford Haven, second wife of David, 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven (son of Countess Nadejda 'Nada' Mikhailovna de Torby - Lady Butter's aunt as above).

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The Lady Tatiana Mountbatten (only daughter of George, 4th Marquess of Milford Haven) has married Mr Alexander Dru at Winchester Cathedral

A son is born (location not known) to Mr & Mrs Nicholas Knatchbull.  Nicholas (only son and heir of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) does not use his courtesy title of Lord Brabourne.  The new baby is their first child.  Date to be confirmed

Penny, Countess Mountbatten of Burma (wife of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) was in the third carriage in the Royal Procession with HRH Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Lady Ogilvy and HRH Princess Beatrice, Mrs Mapelli Mozzi, who was accompanied by her husband - Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi

The Lady Alexandra Hooper (eldest daughter of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma), accompanied by her husband - Mr Thomas Hooper, were in the fourth carriage in the Royal Procession with The Earl & Countess of Hopetoun

To mark the Platinum Jubilee (70yrs) of HM Queen Elizabeth II, this website had a FULL new look and update.  I hope you like it !!!

Miss India Hicks (Mrs David Flint Wood), youngest daughter of The Lady Pamela Hicks, joined by her son Felix, visit Ukraine to distribute aid with the charity Global Empowerment Movement (GEM), to help communities suffering the devastation of the invasion by the Russian Federation

A memorial Service of Thanksgiving for the life of HRH The Prince Philip, 1st Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021) was held at Westminster Abbey, London.  The congregation was led by HM Queen Elizabeth II (his widow)

Lord Ivar Mountbatten (youngest son of David, 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven), accompanied by his husband - Mr James Coyle, appear in a new light-hearted ITV documentary following members of the British aristocracy and how they cope in the modern world

Miss India Hicks (youngest daughter of The Lady Pamela Hicks) finally has married Mr David Flint Wood, having had to re-arrange the date as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.  UPDATED

Miss Kelly Knatchbull (eldest daughter of The Hon Michael-John Knatchbull - second son of Patricia, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma) has announced that she is to marry Mr Alexander Cooke, son of Mr & Mrs Stephen Cooke

Penny, Countess Mountbatten of Burma has been appointed Patron of the 2023 Romsey Festival

Mr Nicholas Knatchbull (only son and heir of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) does not use his courtesy title of Lord Brabourne, has married Miss Ambre Pouzet at a private civil wedding at Broadlands, Hampshire

After a period of declining health, the husband of HM Queen Elizabeth II - HRH The Prince Philip, 1st Duke of Edinburgh has sadly died aged 99yrs at Windsor Castle, Berkshire.  UPDATED

The Lady Pamela Hicks (youngest daughter of MOUNTBATTEN) talks to her youngest daughter (Miss India Hicks) about her life of service as a friend, confidante, cousin, bridesmaid and Lady-in-Waiting to HM Queen Elizabeth II

Miss India Hicks (youngest daughter of The Lady Pamela Hicks) has announced her engagement to Mr David Flint Wood, her long-term partner and father of their children, son of Mr & Mrs Derek Flint Wood. UPDATED

Miss India Hicks (youngest daughter of The Lady Pamela Hicks) pleaded guilty at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court, after being charged with shoplifting from a branch of Harrods at Heathrow Airport, London

The husband of HM The Queen - HRH The Prince Philip, 1st Duke of Edinburgh has celebrated privately his 99th birthday privately at Windsor Castle, Berkshire

During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, I used the time to update and 'tweek' my website.  I decided to change the fonts and added several new images, updated biographies, added new pages and had a general 'tidy up'

A son is born (location not known) to The Lady Alexandra Hooper (eldest daughter of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) and Mr Thomas Hooper.  The new baby is their second child and his birth was announced in "The Times" on 9th May 2020

The Lady Alexandra Hooper (eldest daughter of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) visited The Mountbatten School, Romsey to unveil a statue of MOUNTBATTEN (her great-grandfather) to mark the 50th Anniversary of the school, of which she is Patron

Lord Ivar Mountbatten (youngest son of David, 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven) participated in a Channel 4 'game show' set on a remote island, hosted by former SAS soldier - Mr Edward 'Bear' Grylls, OBE, The Chief Scout

On the 40th Anniversary of Mountbatten's death at Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo, this website was relaunched after a FULL update

Penny, Countess Mountbatten of Burma (wife of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) was in the second carriage in the Royal Procession with TRH Prince & Princess Michael of Kent and Sir Mark Prescott, Bt.

A son is born to Mrs Ashley Hicks and Mr Ashley Hicks (only son of The Lady Pamela Hicks) who will be called 'Dickie' in honour of MOUNTBATTEN.  Mr & Mrs Hicks separated prior to the birth of the new baby, who is their second child

The Lady Alexandra Hooper (eldest daughter of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) accompanied by her husband, Mr Thomas Hooper, attend a party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 70th Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales

Lord Ivar Mountbatten (youngest son of David, 3rd Marquess of Milford Haven) has married Mr James Coyle in a civil wedding at their home Bridwell Park, Uffculme, Devon.  Their marriage is a landmark event, being the first same-sex marriage within the extended Royal Family

Master Inigo Hooper - son of The Lady Alexandra Hooper (eldest daughter of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) and Mr Thomas Hooper, has been christened at Romsey Abbey.  Guest of honour was the child's god-father - HRH The Prince Philip, 1st Duke of Edinburgh

A son is born to TRH The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge.  The new baby is their third and youngest child and is to be named 'Louis' in tribute to MOUNTBATTEN. UPDATED

A son is born to Mr & Mrs Ashley Hicks.  Mr Hicks is the only son of The Lady Pamela Hicks, and the new baby is their first child.  UPDATED

A son is born (location not known) to The Lady Alexandra Hooper (eldest daughter of Norton, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma) and Mr Thomas Hooper.  The new baby is their first child

HM Queen Elizabeth II and her husband HRH The Prince Philip, 1st Duke of Edinburgh celebrate their Platinum Wedding Anniversary (70yrs)

Patricia Knatchbull, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma - informally known as 'Lady Patricia' (eldest daughter of MOUNTBATTEN) has sadly died aged 93yrs at home - 'Newhouse', Mersham, near Ashford, Kent.  She is succeeded by her eldest son Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne

Miss Emma Chaing - known as 'Emma Stayhear' has made an announcement on social media that she is engaged to The Hon. Nicholas Knatchbull (only son and heir of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne), who is currently known as '5DN' or 'Five Dimensional Nick'

The Hon. Alexandra Knatchbull (eldest daughter of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne) has married Mr Thomas Hooper in the society wedding of the year at Romsey Abbey, Hampshire - with guest of honour: HM Queen Elizabeth II

As the Nation remembers, Patricia, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma & her son The Hon. Timothy Knatchbull participate in the National Ceremony of Commemoration at Horse Guards Parade, London

The Hon. Alexandra Knatchbull (eldest daughter of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne) is the NEW Patron of the Romsey Male Voice Choir (RMVC)

Whilst visiting The Republic of Ireland, TRH The Prince of Wales & The Duchess of Cornwall visit Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo - the scene of MOUNTBATTEN's murder in August 1979

The President of Ireland (Uachtarán na hÉireann) & Mrs Higgins visited The UK, the first State Visit of a President.  During their visit, they went to Westminster Abbey, London and paid their respects at the Memorial to MOUNTBATTEN

The Hon. Alexandra Knatchbull (eldest daughter of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne) is the NEW Patron of the Mountbatten School, Romsey

The Hon. Nicholas Knatchbull (only son and heir of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne) has announced his engagement to Miss Rahel 'Raz' Tedros

The Hon. Alexandra Knatchbull (eldest daughter of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne) is the NEW President of Romsey District Scouts

After 18mths since they announced her engagement to The Hon. Nicholas Knatchbull (only son of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne), Miss Badley announced that they had decided to 'call off' their engagement

Romsey Town Council appoints Penny, Lady Brabourne (wife of Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne) as NEW High Steward of Romsey

The Brabournes' 30 years of marriage would appear to be over.  Norton, 8th Lord Brabourne has left Broadlands and is living on Windermere Island, in The Bahamas with another woman

The memoirs of The Hon. Timothy Knatchbull (son of Patricia, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma) have been published on the 30th Anniversary of MOUNTBATTEN's death.  Timothy's twin brother - Nicholas, was killed in the same explosion that killed their grandfather

HM Queen Elizabeth II and her husband HRH The Prince Philip, 1st Duke of Edinburgh celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary (60yrs).  The Royal couple re-visit Broadlands, where they spent some of their honeymoon in 1947