Dame Shan Legge Bourke, who once served as a lady in waiting to Princess Anne and was also the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry’s former nanny, has died at the age of 82. Her family confirmed the news on December 15, saying she passed away peacefully at home the previous evening.
In a statement shared with GB News, her children spoke of their loss with deep emotion. They described her as an inspiration not only to her family but also to the many people and organisations she supported throughout her life. They noted that she was a country woman at heart and said her influence would continue to be felt at Glanusk, across the Welsh countryside and far beyond.
A close connection to the royal family
Dame Shan inherited the Glanusk Estate in Wales at just five years old following her father’s death in 1948. Over the decades, the estate became central to her life and legacy. It also became a familiar and much loved setting for Princes William and Harry, who reportedly spent time there during their childhood years.
