Her family confirmed the news on December 15, sharing that Dame Shan died peacefully at home the previous evening.
“We are devastated to lose our mother. She was an inspiration to us all, and to many people she met over her years of service to Wales, and the countless organisations and institutions she supported,” the family said in a statement, as reported by GB News.
“A country girl at heart, she has left an indelible legacy at Glanusk, the wider countryside and beyond.”
A Special Bond With Princes William and Harry
Glanusk Estate later became a cherished refuge for the young Princes William and Harry, who were said to be frequent visitors during their childhood years.
Dame Shan’s close relationship with the royal family was reinforced through her eldest daughter, Tiggy. From 1993 to 1999, Tiggy worked as a nanny and personal assistant to the then-Prince Charles.
Dame Shan herself also held an official royal position, serving as a lady-in-waiting to Princess Anne, further cementing her place within the royal inner circle.
A Life Captured on Screen
In 2006, Dame Shan’s extraordinary life was documented in a four-part BBC Wales series titled The Lady of Glanusk.