Davina Sheffield, former partner of King Charles III, dies at 75

Davina Sheffield, a former partner of King Charles III, has died at the age of 75 following a brief illness. Her three sons, Tom, Billy, and Henry, confirmed her passing, which occurred on September 2, 2026.

Sheffield was a prominent figure in the 1970s, often described by the media as the King’s “soulmate.” During their relationship, which began in 1976, she was considered a potential future queen. She was a member of the British aristocracy, the granddaughter of the first Lord McGowan, and a cousin to Samantha Cameron.

The relationship ended due to the social conventions of the era, which required a future monarch to have an unblemished romantic past, following public revelations regarding her previous relationship with James Beard. Sheffield was known for her humanitarian work, including time spent at an orphanage in Vietnam.