Businesswoman Samantha Mickleburgh was found dead at the hotel used by wedding guests of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
A housekeeper reportedly found her body at the five-star Pennyhill Park hotel in Bagshot, Surrey, on April 14.
According to The Telegraph, the hotel is a favourite with the England rugby squad and is around two miles away from the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
It is said to have accommodated some of the guests for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018.
James Cartwright, from Axminster in Devon, appeared at Guildford Magistrates Court on Tuesday in the wake of Samantha’s death.
The 60-year-old is charged with murder and controlling and coercive behaviour.
The pair were believed to be celebrating Cartwright’s birthday, reports SurreyLive.
The family of Samantha have paid tribute to her today, following her death. In a statement they said: “We are devastated by the loss of Samantha, an incredible mother, beautiful, much cherished daughter, and friend.
“Loved by many, she was a true example of class, integrity, and dedication to those around her. Lighting up any room she entered with her vivacious personality and endearing smile. No words can truly capture all her beloved qualities and nothing will ever fill the hole left in the lives of those who loved her.”
Her two children said: “Nothing can prepare you to face the world without your parents at a young age. Our mother had been both parents to us since the loss of our father and she was doing such an amazing job at it. No finer example of a Mum could there be, we will feel the loss in every aspect of our lives.
“We are grateful to be such a close family and for the support we continue to receive from those who knew Samantha. We as a family wish for privacy at this impossibly difficult time.”
Police attended the hotel at around 8.40am on Sunday April 14, having been called by South East Coast Ambulance Service. Cartwright was arrested five days later.
Appearing in court, he spoke only to confirm his name and age and was dressed in a quilted jacket and grey trousers.
