Husband of ‘Murdered’ Royal Family Doctor Accused of Striking Her with an Axe and Strangling Her: Reports

Adam EnglandThu, October 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM UTC

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Hannah Cain, known professionally as Dr. Hannah TerryCredit: Norfolk Police Constabulary -

A husband accused of murdering his wife allegedly killed her by “striking her on the head” with an axe and strangling her, a court has heard

Mark Cain was charged with the murder of Hannah Cain, a doctor, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, two days after she was found dead at a property in Dersingham, England, less than two miles away from King Charles’ Sandringham estate

Hannah, known professionally as Dr. Hannah Terry, is believed to have treated senior members of the royal family, including Queen Camilla

A husband accused of murdering his wife, who was reportedly a doctor to the royal family, allegedly killed her by “striking her on the head” with an axe and strangling her, a court has heard.

Mark Cain, 45, appeared at King’s Lynn Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on Thursday, Oct. 8, two days after he was charged with the murder of his wife, Hannah Cain, Norfolk Police said in a statement.

Mark was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 4, after Hannah, known professionally as Dr. Hannah Terry, was found dead at a property in Dersingham, England, less than two miles away from King Charles‘ Sandringham estate.

The court heard that Mark, described as a man with “previously good character,” allegedly killed his wife by “striking her on the head with an axe and then strangling her,” local outlet the Eastern Daily Press reported.

Hannah Cain, known professionally as Dr. Hannah TerryCredit: Norfolk Sky Aesthetics

During the hearing, prosecutor Steven Ball cited an autopsy that revealed Hannah, also 45, died from blunt force trauma to the head and had neck injuries. She was found unconscious and unresponsive in an upstairs bedroom.

At the time of the alleged murder, the couple’s three children, aged 13, 11 and 8, were asleep, also upstairs, local outlet Lynn News reported. Two of their friends, aged 10 and 8, were also sleeping over at the family’s home.

Ball said police attended the property after a report from Mark of a burglary, per the Eastern Daily Press. He had cuts on his body and said he had a confrontation with a burglar.

The case was adjourned until a pre-trial hearing at Norwich Crown Court, which is set to take place on Dec. 3, and Mark, who appeared in court via video link and was seen sniffing and wiping his face, was ordered to remain in custody, the outlets reported.

A U.K. police car (stock photo)Credit: Getty

PEOPLE reached out to King’s Lynn Crown Court but did not immediately hear back.

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Hannah worked at Grimston Medical Centre and served in a pool of doctors who were regularly on call for the royals. She is believed to have treated senior members of the family, including Queen Camilla, 79, PEOPLE previously reported.

Sources told The Sun, which first reported Hannah’s work for the royals, that Charles, 77, and Camilla had been informed of her death.

Hannah Cain, known professionally as Dr. Hannah TerryCredit: Norfolk Police Constabulary

Grimston Medical Centre was closed following Hannah’s death but reopened on Wednesday, Oct. 7. A message on the center’s website read, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of our much-loved and highly respected colleague, Dr Hannah Terry.”

The message continued, “Hannah was an exceptional doctor and a deeply valued member of our NHS and primary care community. Highly intelligent, kind and generous, she brought warmth and positivity to those around her.”

In a statement previously shared by police, her family said they were “devastated” by her death.

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“She was kind, generous and loving; a beloved mother, daughter, sister, auntie, daughter-in-law and friend,” they said. “We are incredibly proud of the woman she was and of the great care she took of all her patients who knew her as Dr Terry.”

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