King and queen informed about royal GP’s death after alleged murder at home
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A doctor who treated the royal family has been found dead inside her Norfolk home, with her husband now charged with murder.
The body of Dr Hannah Terry was found on Sunday morning at the couple’s home in Dersingham, close to Sandringham House, the King’s estate private estate in Norfolk.
Dr Hannah Terry, who previously worked for the royal family as a GP in Norfolk, was found dead on October 4. Her husband has been charged with murder. Norfolk Police
Her husband Mark Cain, 45, appeared in court on Wednesday charged with murder.
The Norwich magistrates’ court heard Terry was bludgeoned to death and had injuries “suggestive of compression of the neck”, the BBC reports.
Terry had previously been among a team of GPs who had served the royal family when they were in residence at Sandringham.
King Charles and Queen Camilla had been informed of her death, The Sun reported.
Overnight, Terry’s family paid tribute to her “generous and loving” nature.
“We are devastated by the loss of our beautiful Hannah,” they said via a statement.
“She was kind, generous and loving; a beloved mother, daughter, sister, auntie, daughter-in-law and friend.
“We are incredibly proud of the woman she was and of the great care she took of all her patients who knew her as Dr Terry.
“We would ask people to respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
King Charles and Queen Camilla have been informed of the GP’s death. James Glossop/Pool Photo via AP
It is alleged Terry was murdered as she hosted a children’s sleepover at her family home.
Cain was charged on Tuesday after being questioned by police over several days.
He is due to appear in court again on Thursday.
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