Prince Harry’s ex girlfriend suffers heartache in tragic incident

Pandora Cooper-Kay who sadly died aged 51

Prince Harry’s ex-girlfriend Cressida faced an incredibly sad situation following her sister has sadly died.

Pandora Cooper-Kay had been battling cancer for 24 years before being diagnosed with an “inoperable brain tumour” earlier this year before her death on July 22.

A death notice read: “Beloved daughter of the late Edmond Cooper-Key, and Lady Mary Gaye Curzon, adored mother of Bow and Nestor, so much-loved sister of her two brothers and eight sisters and devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews.”

Cooper-Key had been suffering from Li-Fraumeni, a rare disorder that increases the risk of developing several types of cancer.

The late aristocrat was just 26 when she was diagnosed with Paget’s disease, a rare form of cancer of the milk duct, before undergoing a double mastectomy.

Five weeks after she gave birth to her son, now 34, she was diagnosed with cancer sarcoma of the sinus. Her former husband was told she had just ten weeks to live.

Pandora had previously revealed that her relatives had planned her funeral “thousands of times” over the course of her illness.

Speaking previously, the aristocrat questioned whether she had been diagnosed with the condition due to her family background.

Speaking in 2021, she said: “I wondered if it was because my parents were so rich. Maybe I got the money but not the life.”

In a statement, Kerry Reeves-Knepi, director of communications at Sarcoma UK, who had worked closely with Pandora, said: “Pandora was an extraordinary individual whose impact on Sarcoma UK and the wider community cannot be overstated.

“She was, without a doubt, one of the most extraordinary and infectious spirits I have ever encountered, radiating sweetness and genuine care for others. Her fighting spirit in the face of a 24-year battle with various forms of cancer, including sarcoma, was nothing short of inspirational.”

Kerry went on to add: “Her openness about her journey helped raise crucial awareness about sarcoma and the challenges faced by patients. Pandora’s legacy extends far beyond her fundraising efforts; she touched countless lives with her warmth and resilience.

“On behalf of everyone at Sarcoma UK, I extend our deepest condolences to Pandora’s family, including her mother, Lady Mary, her sister, Cressida Bonas, her two sons, and all who loved her. We are immensely grateful for the difference Pandora made to our organisation and to others affected by sarcoma. We at Sarcoma UK will honour her by continuing our mission with renewed determination. Pandora’s kindness, courage, and indomitable spirit will forever remain in our hearts.”