The Queen has lost a friend and colleague, as her lady-in-waiting passed away on December 29.
Lady Farnham supported the monarch since 1987 in her role as Lady of the Bedchamber.
She passed away aged 90 at home on December 29.
The sad news follows a tough year for the Queen, reports BirminghamLive.
The death of her close friend the Duchess of Grafton Ann Fortune Fitzroy was announced at the start of December.
And she is still mourning the death of her husband of 73 years Prince Philip, who passed away in April, aged 99.
A royal source told The Telegraph : "It is very sad for the Queen. Everyone loved Lady Farnham, she was always so good humoured. She was also a very glamorous and attractive woman.
“She was always very generous to new people joining the household.
“It has not been a good year for the Queen - losing her husband and then the Duchess of Grafton and now Lady Farnham.
“They were dear friends who supported the Queen on official duties.
"Unfortunately, a sad consequence of living a long life is that you have to say goodbye to a lot of people you care about.”
Lady Farnham was married to Barry Maxwell, the 12th Baron Farnham.
