Huge blow for Prince William and Prince Harry as they’re hit by new heartbreak

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Prince William and Prince Harry have been dealt a heartbreaking blow following the death of their beloved childhood nanny, Jessie Webb. Although the estranged brothers remain lock…

Prince William and Prince Harry have been dealt a heartbreaking blow following the death of their beloved childhood nanny, Jessie Webb. Although the estranged brothers remain locked in a bitter feud and are understood to no longer be on speaking terms, both are sure to be mourning the loss of the loyal aide who played a pivotal role in their upbringing. Ms Webb took on her royal duties when William was around seven years old and Harry four, quickly becoming a cherished and trusted figure in the young princes’ lives. The Prince of Wales, in particular, maintained a close bond with his former carer over the decades.

Her loyalty to the future King was underlined in 2013 when, at the age of 71, she came out of retirement to help William and Catherine care for their newborn son, Prince George. Ms Webb was on hand to support the new parents at their home in Anglesey and was photographed out and about with the then-Duchess of Cambridge and the young royal.

Before her retirement to an apartment in Kennington, south London, Ms Webb's final royal post had been looking after Viscount Linley’s two children, Patrick and Margarita. Such was the Royal Family's enduring affection for her that she attended Prince George’s christening in October 2013 and was also invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in May 2018.

Royal commentator Robert Jobson, who broke the news of her passing, paid tribute to Ms Webb as a "cheerful lady with a big heart and plenty of common sense", adding that the young princes had adored her. "She was never afraid to speak her mind. If Charles got the boys overexcited before bedtime, she would advise against it," he wrote.

A palace courtier also previously told the royal author: "Everyone likes her. She was kind, loyal and discreet. She was a lovely lady." Prince William has already been informed of the sad news, according to Mr Jobson.

The sad loss comes nearly three months after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK to set up home, though…

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