Heartbreak for Charles
Sadly, the king’s personal friend Captain Ian Farquhar passed away at the age of 78.
Ian proudly served in the Queen’s Own Hussars and was a well-known hunter and horseman.
Prince William dated Ian Farquhar’s daughter Rose Farquhar in 2000 when he was on leave. The young couple loved romantic picnics in the gorgeous Gloucestershire countryside.
He talked kindly of Ian, saying that in his younger years, he was “always a lot of fun, but as wild as a hawk.”
In addition, Andy predicted that Ian would become known as “one of the great Master of Hounds” in history.
For thirty-four years, Ian held the title of Master of the Beaufort Hunt.
The Beaufort Hunt paid tribute to their previous instructor on Instagram.
They said, “We break our hearts to send our love and condolences to the family and friends of our own Captain Ian Farquhar.” After providing us with 34 years of outstanding leadership, he gently passed away this week.
“He was highly respected by many in the hunting community as ‘Captain.’” He was always friendly, accommodating, and ready to provide anyone who asked for it with great, forward-thinking advice.
“Those who had the good fortune to spend time with Ian and learn about his amazing and daring life as a hunter and in the army will always treasure those memories.” Ian possessed a keen sense of humor.