Michael Brudenell-Bruce, the Marquess of Ailesbury, tragically died after allegedly falling from a balcony while letting his cat out from a first-floor window. His long-time partner, Teresa Marshall de Paoli, discovered him in a pool of blood on the patio. She described it as a “freak accident,” suspecting he lost his balance while helping the cat.

Police initially treated the incident as suspicious, but later confirmed the death was likely accidental. Marshall de Paoli placed a cushion under his head and called emergency services, who arrived within minutes. Michael Brudenell-Bruce was a former Royal Horse Guards captain and a relative of model Florence Brudenell-Bruce, Prince Harry’s former girlfriend. His family and friends mourn his sudden loss.