Sir Michael Oswald, who played a key role in the Queen’s horse racing interests, has died aged 86 following a ‘long illness.
Sir Michael advised the Queen and the Queen Mother, playing a key role in their horse racing interests for nearly 30 years.
He was the Queen’s former manager of the Royal Studs and was often pictured by the Queen’s side at racing events.
Sir Michael died following a long illness, it is reported.
He died on April 17, the day of Prince Philip’s funeral, according to the Times.
Oswald’s widow, Lady Angela, who was also a lady-in-waiting to the Queen Mother for many years, paid tribute to her husband.
The Queen’s racing adviser John Warren said he’d done a “magnificent” job managing the Royal Studs.
Mr Warren said: “He was deeply committed to the studs, the Queen and the Queen Mother.
Royal Studs manager Sir Michael Oswald, Queen Elizabeth ll, Prince Philip,
“He was extraordinarily enthusiastic and got such a buzz out of all the royal winners.”
Sir Michael is said to have been very close with both the Queen and the Queen Mother.
He has been described in tributes as “charming,” “amazing” and “the most lovely man”.
