Hannah Cain, a doctor who treated Queen Camilla and other members of the royal family, has died, and her husband has been accused of her murder.
Hannah, 45, was killed on Sunday, October 4, while hosting a sleepover for her three kids, prosecutors revealed on Wednesday, October 7, according to the BBC. She suffered a “blunt force injury to the right side of her head” and also had an injury “that could be suggestive of compression of the neck.”
The alleged murder took place at Hannah and Mark’s $1.1 million home in Dersingham, Norfolk, which is one mile from Camilla and King Charles’ Sandringham Estate.
Prosecutor Jacqui Hanlon said the ambulance service contacted the police at 2:25 a.m. BST on Sunday. Hannah was “found in an upstairs bedroom not breathing, not conscious.”
Mark, also 45, was arrested and charged with his wife’s murder. According to the BBC, Mark appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 6, wearing a black sweatshirt. He spoke only to confirm his age, name and address. He has not entered a plea. Mark is due back in court on Thursday, October 8, the outlet reported.
Officials have not yet revealed a motive for the alleged murder. Detective Insp. Alix Wright noted that the investigation is “in the very early stages” and authorities are “working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.”
“I’d ask anyone who believes they may have information that could help our investigation to please share this with us,” Wright added.
The royal family reportedly has been informed of Hannah’s death but has yet to publicly address the news.
Us reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
Hannah served as a member of the practice team at Grimston Medical Centre as part of a pool of doctors who were regularly on call for the royal family. The center closed on Monday, October 5, and Tuesday following her death.
Upon reopening on Wednesday, the center said it would not be commenting “on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of our colleague, Dr. Hannah Terry.”
A statement issued by the NHS on behalf of the practice read, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of our much-loved and highly respected colleague, Dr. Hannah Terry. Hannah was an exceptional doctor and a deeply valued member of our NHS and primary care community. Highly intelligent, kind and generous, she brought warmth and positivity to those around her.”
