THE body of Lord Henry Mount Charles will lie in repose at his beloved Slane Castle next week.
Members of the public are invited to come and say a final farewell to the rock ‘n’ roll legend at his Co Meath home on Tuesday, from 3pm to 7pm.
Lord Henry died on Wednesday, aged 74, following a long battle with cancer.
His funeral takes place on Wednesday at midday at St Patrick’s Church in Slane.
It’ll also stream online, with his family warning: “Due to very limited space inside the church, seating will be reserved and allocated for the family, with provision made for those outside.”
The chapel is being reserved for his family and guests because it is so small but the public are also invited to come and pay their respects.
In his online death notice, Lord Mount Charles’ family paid tribute to the staff at St James’ Hospital in Dublin who cared for him during his long and brave battle with cancer.
They said: “The Conyngham family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional staff at St James’ Hospital, where Henry received stellar care over the past decade and to all those who supported him with compassion, kindness, and humour throughout his illness.
“They are also deeply moved by the outpourings of love and support following Henry’s passing.
“Henry will repose at the Castle on Tuesday 24 and those wishing to pay their respects are invited to do so between 3 to 7pm.
“The funeral will take place on Wednesday 25 at noon in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Slane.
“Due to very limited space inside the Church, seating will be reserved and allocated for the family, with provision made for those outside.
“The family thanks you in advance for your understanding and would like to welcome those attending to sympathise after the service in Slane Castle.”
PUBLIC CONDOLENCE
Today, people have called to Slane Castle to sign a book of condolence set up in a marquee in front of the impressive building.
Many were villagers who had known Henry all their lives.
One couple told how they had moved to Slane in 1981 – the year of the first concert there – and had attended every gig since, including the recent Harry Styles show with their grandchildren.
‘DEARLY LOVED’
They said: “Lord Henry was a man of the people who was dearly loved and he will be missed.”
All of the visitors wrote personal messages to the family recalling their great memories of the Slane concerts and how they admired Lord Henry so much.
His son Alex told how his family were overwhelmed by the kindness and sympathy shown to them by the people of Ireland and it is helping them cope with their loss.
Henry Mount Charles is survived by his wife Iona and children Alex, Henrietta, Wolfe and Tamara.
