The question rose after the sudden death of Sir Alastair Aird. An inquir will be held as to provide more detailed information on this subject. Sir Aird was 78 when he passed away after suffering from mesothelioma, a type of cancer that is known to be caused by asbestos.
Medical experts and physicians will try to determine how the Secretary got exposed to the mineral. If the tests prove that Sir Aird was exposed to asbestos dust at work and has caused mesothelioma, it means that asbestos is present in the Clarence House the Queen Mother’s London home.
The wife of the deceased courtier, Fiona Aird, said all of the family’s friends were shocked when they learned about the disease of the elderly. They were also intrigued by the fact that it was asbestos related.
Mrs. Fiona Aird also stated that her husband also took care about the removal of asbestos from the Clarance House while the Queen Mother was away during the course of two summers. She recalls that everything was done properly and safely.
The deceased received numerous awards during his lifetime for being a trustful courtier and advisor for the Queen Mother. Sir Air was also a very important supporter for his godson, David Cameron.
After retiring, Sir Aird moved to Struminster Newton, Dorset, together with his wife. Mrs. Fiona Aird says that her husband was in reasonable health for most of his life, other than the occasional flu or cold, he did not suffer from any severe type of disease. After the retirement though, Sir Aird started exhibiting some of the mesothelioma symptoms common to asbestos exposure and in time these developed into a very severe health issue. The first sign was the lack of stamina, he was losing his breath after even the smallest of physical efforts.
The doctors discovered the cancer early, but they could not determine the cause. One suggested, after some time, that it might have been caused by asbestos exposure. After the first few chemotherapy cycles a specialist performed a biopsy and determined that it really was mesothelioma cancer.
The entire problem remains private and some results will be made public after the officials decide that it is appropriate to do so. It is clear right now that the wife of the deceased will not follow legal actions towards the royal court.