Queen's close friend Sir Timothy Colman passes away at 91

Queen's close friend Sir Timothy Colman, husband of her first cousin Lady Mary Colman, has died at the age of 91.

Sir Colman passed away on September 9 near Norwich.

Mourning his loss, his family said: "He was a fount of knowledge , a huge influence on a number of people of all ages, who sought his wise counsel.

"He had a love and huge knowledge of the natural world, but, most importantly he loved his family.

"With his late wife Mary, he created the happiest of family homes at Bixley Manor," said the family.