_. Audrey Dorothy Cullen died 13 March, 2020. She was 88. She was a scion of the Dunlop baronets, born 4 Feb, 1932, daughter of Robert Jack Dunlop [1891-1952], by his wife the former Maude Rowena Teacher [who died 1988]; married 20 Sept, 1952, Antony Leonard Cullen [1915-2002], son of Leonard Cullen [1886-1923], by his wife the former Daisy Edwards, by whom she had six children.
Mrs Cullen was a granddaughter of Sir Thomas Dunlop, GBE, 1st Baronet [1855-1938].
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Saturday, March 14, 2020
Helen Bogle Hamilton 1929-2020
Helen Bogle Hamilton, who died 3 March, 2020, at Whitehope, Innerleithen, aged 90, was a descendant of Vereker Viscounts Gort.
She was born 21 September, 1929, daughter of Ian Bogle Moneteith Hamilton [1890-1971], by his wife the former Constance Beryl Crum Ewing, scion of that landed family.
Her great-grandmother, the Hon Maria Corinna Vereker [died 1856], was wife of Christian Monteith Hamilton, and a daughter of the 3rd Viscount Gort [1790-1865].
A memorial service is to be held at Bowden Kirk, Bowden, Melrose, 16 March, 2020.
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She was born 21 September, 1929, daughter of Ian Bogle Moneteith Hamilton [1890-1971], by his wife the former Constance Beryl Crum Ewing, scion of that landed family.
Her great-grandmother, the Hon Maria Corinna Vereker [died 1856], was wife of Christian Monteith Hamilton, and a daughter of the 3rd Viscount Gort [1790-1865].
A memorial service is to be held at Bowden Kirk, Bowden, Melrose, 16 March, 2020.
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Gabriel Patrick Julian de Laszlo [born 2020]
_. Jemima Francis, and William Patrick de Laszlo [born 1979], had a son, Gabriel Patrick Julian, 13 March, 2020, a half brother for Alice and Walter.
William is the younger son of Mr Damon Patrick de Laszlo, b. 1942, (descended from the Viscounts Greenwood) and his wife, the former Hon Sandra Daphne Hacking, (b.1950), of Newton Valence, Hampshire, and is a maternal grandson of the 2nd Baron Hacking (1910-71), and a great-grandson of the 1st Viscount Greenwood (1870-1948).
William de Laszlo's previous wife was the former Katy A Guinness, daughter of Timothy Guinness, of Ellisfield, Hants.
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William is the younger son of Mr Damon Patrick de Laszlo, b. 1942, (descended from the Viscounts Greenwood) and his wife, the former Hon Sandra Daphne Hacking, (b.1950), of Newton Valence, Hampshire, and is a maternal grandson of the 2nd Baron Hacking (1910-71), and a great-grandson of the 1st Viscount Greenwood (1870-1948).
William de Laszlo's previous wife was the former Katy A Guinness, daughter of Timothy Guinness, of Ellisfield, Hants.
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Friday, March 13, 2020
The 7th Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair 1955-2020
_. The Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair, seventh holder of the peerage, died 12 March, 2020. He was 64.
Lord Aberdeen, of the House of Formartine, Aberdeenshire, was also Earl of Aberdeen, Earl of Haddo, Viscount Formantine, Viscount Gordon, Lord Haddo, and the 15th baronet.
Alexander George Gordon was born 31 March, 1955, son of the 6th Marquess of Aberdeen [1920-2002], by his wife the former Anne Barry [1924-2007], scion of the Barry baronets, and succeeded to the family honours on his father's demise, 19 August, 2002.
He married 30 May, 1981, Joanna Clodagh Houldsworth, daughter of Maj Ian George Henry Houldsworth, by whom he had issue, three sons, George, Sam and Charles, and a daughter, Anna.
The eldest son, George Ian Alastair Gordon, styled Earl of Haddo [born 4 May, 1983], succeeds as 8th Marquess.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen, 17 Apr, 2020.
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Lord Aberdeen, of the House of Formartine, Aberdeenshire, was also Earl of Aberdeen, Earl of Haddo, Viscount Formantine, Viscount Gordon, Lord Haddo, and the 15th baronet.
Alexander George Gordon was born 31 March, 1955, son of the 6th Marquess of Aberdeen [1920-2002], by his wife the former Anne Barry [1924-2007], scion of the Barry baronets, and succeeded to the family honours on his father's demise, 19 August, 2002.
He married 30 May, 1981, Joanna Clodagh Houldsworth, daughter of Maj Ian George Henry Houldsworth, by whom he had issue, three sons, George, Sam and Charles, and a daughter, Anna.
The eldest son, George Ian Alastair Gordon, styled Earl of Haddo [born 4 May, 1983], succeeds as 8th Marquess.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen, 17 Apr, 2020.
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Thursday, March 12, 2020
Nola Mary Fane Redmayne [born 2020]
_. Helena Evelyn Cecily [Nell] Redmayne [nee Fane, born 4 Dec, 1988], wife of Thomas Leo Redmayne [born 1987], gave birth to a daughter, Nola Mary Fane, 11 March, 2020.
Tom Redmayne is a son of Richard Charles Tunstall Redmayne [born 1938], by his wife the former Patricia A. Burke, and is a younger brother of the actor Eddie Redmayne [born 1982].
Helena Redmayne is a scion of the Earls of Westmorland, daughter of Edward Hugh Reynardson Fane [born 11 June, 1957], by his wife the former Susan Serena [Suki] Mitchell [born 1958].
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Tom Redmayne is a son of Richard Charles Tunstall Redmayne [born 1938], by his wife the former Patricia A. Burke, and is a younger brother of the actor Eddie Redmayne [born 1982].
Helena Redmayne is a scion of the Earls of Westmorland, daughter of Edward Hugh Reynardson Fane [born 11 June, 1957], by his wife the former Susan Serena [Suki] Mitchell [born 1958].
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Amoore/Watts engagement
_. The engagement was announced 27 February, 2020, between James Owain Faulkner Amoore [born 1985], younger son of Capt Robin Miles Amoore [born 1946], by his wife the former Sally Frances Hartland-Mahon, scion of the Mahon landed family, & Camilla Mary Watts [born 1984], daughter of Franklin Richard [Frank] Watts, by his wife the former Lady Katharine Mary Egerton [born 6 September, 1942], scion of the Earls of Ellesmere and Dukes of Sutherland.
James Amoore is a grandson maternally of Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Wellesley Marcus Hartland-Mahon, MC [1916-1976], by his wife the former [Frances Mary] Margaret Poole [1918-2011], a great-niece of the writer Lewis Carroll.
Camilla Watts is a niece of the 7th Duke of Sutherland [born 18 February, 1940].
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James Amoore is a grandson maternally of Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Wellesley Marcus Hartland-Mahon, MC [1916-1976], by his wife the former [Frances Mary] Margaret Poole [1918-2011], a great-niece of the writer Lewis Carroll.
Camilla Watts is a niece of the 7th Duke of Sutherland [born 18 February, 1940].
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Hugh Peniston Cecil 1941-2020
_. Hugh Peniston Cecil, who died 11 March, 2020, aged 78, was a scion of the Marquesses of Salisbury.
He was born 29 December, 1941, the second son of Lord [Edward Christian] David Cecil, [1902-86], by his wife the former Rachel Mary Veronica MacCarthy [1909-82], and was grandson of the 4th Marquess of Salisbury [1861-1947].
His elder brother was the actor Jonathan Cecil [1939-2011].
He married 20 Oct, 1972, Mirabel Walker, daughter of Richard Fife Walker, OBE [1910-2001], of The Close, Withington, Gloucestershire, by wife the former Christine Mabel Wilkes [1909-1968], by whom he had issue, two sons, Conrad [born 1973], and David [born 1978], and two daughters, Clementine [born 1975], and Stella [born 1984].
The funeral takes place at St Mary's Church, Wiveton, near Holt, Norfolk, 23 March, 2020.
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He was born 29 December, 1941, the second son of Lord [Edward Christian] David Cecil, [1902-86], by his wife the former Rachel Mary Veronica MacCarthy [1909-82], and was grandson of the 4th Marquess of Salisbury [1861-1947].
His elder brother was the actor Jonathan Cecil [1939-2011].
He married 20 Oct, 1972, Mirabel Walker, daughter of Richard Fife Walker, OBE [1910-2001], of The Close, Withington, Gloucestershire, by wife the former Christine Mabel Wilkes [1909-1968], by whom he had issue, two sons, Conrad [born 1973], and David [born 1978], and two daughters, Clementine [born 1975], and Stella [born 1984].
The funeral takes place at St Mary's Church, Wiveton, near Holt, Norfolk, 23 March, 2020.
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Nicholas Tankerville Wallace Coleman [born 2019]
_. Lady Alexandra Penelope Coleman [nee Lindesay-Bethune, born 1988], wife of Jack Coleman, gave birth to a son, Nicholas Tankerville Wallace, 9 November, 2019.
Lady Alexandra is the second daughter of the 16th Earl of Lindsay [born 19 November, 1955], of Fife, Scotland, by his wife the Countess of Lindsay [nee Diana Mary Chamberlayne-Macdonald, born 12 September, 1961].
Jack Coleman is a son of Mr & Mrs Terry Coleman, of Clapham.
The infant is a direct descendant of the Royal House of Hanover, being descended from HRH Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester [1743-1805], by his mistress Lady Almeria Carpenter.
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Lady Alexandra is the second daughter of the 16th Earl of Lindsay [born 19 November, 1955], of Fife, Scotland, by his wife the Countess of Lindsay [nee Diana Mary Chamberlayne-Macdonald, born 12 September, 1961].
Jack Coleman is a son of Mr & Mrs Terry Coleman, of Clapham.
The infant is a direct descendant of the Royal House of Hanover, being descended from HRH Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester [1743-1805], by his mistress Lady Almeria Carpenter.
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Petronilla Cockin [nee Rous] 1943-2020
_.Petronilla Cockin [nee Rous], who died 11 March, 2020, aged 76, was a scion of the Earls of Stradbroke.
She was born 28 March, 1943, eldest of the 11 children of Major the Hon Peter James Mowbray Rous [1914-97], by his wife the former Elizabeth Alice Mary Fraser [1921-68], scion of the Lords Lovat, and was a granddaughter paternally of the 3rd Earl of Stradbroke [1862-1947].
She married 18 June, 1966, [Thomas] Peter John Cockin [died 2001], son of Squadron Leader John Bovingdon Cockin [1898-1983], by his wife the former Mary Connolly [1900-82], by whom she had issue, four sons and a daughter.
Mrs Cockin's private funeral will be held 7 Apr, 2020.
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She was born 28 March, 1943, eldest of the 11 children of Major the Hon Peter James Mowbray Rous [1914-97], by his wife the former Elizabeth Alice Mary Fraser [1921-68], scion of the Lords Lovat, and was a granddaughter paternally of the 3rd Earl of Stradbroke [1862-1947].
She married 18 June, 1966, [Thomas] Peter John Cockin [died 2001], son of Squadron Leader John Bovingdon Cockin [1898-1983], by his wife the former Mary Connolly [1900-82], by whom she had issue, four sons and a daughter.
Mrs Cockin's private funeral will be held 7 Apr, 2020.
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Campbell/Forbes engagement
_. The engagement was announced 12 March, 2020, between Andrew C.S. Campbell, son of Mr & Mrs Gordon Campbell, of Tipperary, & Annabella Jane Forbes [born 1985], scion of the Lords Forbes, daughter of Capt the Hon Jonathan Andrew Forbes [born 20 August, 1947], of Aberdeenshire, by his wife the former Hon Nichola Frances Hawke [born 15 January, 1949], scion of the Barons Hawke.
Annabella Forbes is a granddaughter paternally of the late 22nd Lord Forbes [1918-2013], and a granddaughter maternally of the 10th Baron Hawke [1904-1992].
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Annabella Forbes is a granddaughter paternally of the late 22nd Lord Forbes [1918-2013], and a granddaughter maternally of the 10th Baron Hawke [1904-1992].
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Charles Richard Cubitt Bevis 1931-2020
_. Charles Richard Cubitt Bevis died 10 March, 2020, aged 88.
He was a son of Leslie Cubitt Bevis [1892-1984] by his wife the former Margaret Beatrice Shaw [1894-1973]; married 18 July, 1959, Elizabeth Catharine Oclanis Barstow [born 22 Sept, 1933], daughter of John Michael Orpen Barstow [1905-77], by his wife the former Moira Winifred Oclanis O'Brien [1912-2001], scion of the Barons Inchiquin, by whom he had six daughters, Elizabeth [born 1960], Maria [born 1962], Alexandra [born 1963], Lucinda [born 1965], Selina [born 1969], and Xanthe [born 1972].
The funeral takes place at St Peter's Church, Sherringham, Norfolk, 19 March, 2020.
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He was a son of Leslie Cubitt Bevis [1892-1984] by his wife the former Margaret Beatrice Shaw [1894-1973]; married 18 July, 1959, Elizabeth Catharine Oclanis Barstow [born 22 Sept, 1933], daughter of John Michael Orpen Barstow [1905-77], by his wife the former Moira Winifred Oclanis O'Brien [1912-2001], scion of the Barons Inchiquin, by whom he had six daughters, Elizabeth [born 1960], Maria [born 1962], Alexandra [born 1963], Lucinda [born 1965], Selina [born 1969], and Xanthe [born 1972].
The funeral takes place at St Peter's Church, Sherringham, Norfolk, 19 March, 2020.
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Venetia Margaret Chattey [nee Lane] 1932-2020
_. Venetia Margaret Chattey [nee Lane], who died 10 March, 2020, aged 87, was a scion of the Lane landed family; born in 1932, daughter of Herbert Arthur Cambridge Lane [1893-1951], by his wife the former Hon Margaret Gertrude Cecil [died 26 Aug, 1962], scion of the Barons Rockley.
She was a granddaughter of Evelyn Cecil, 1st Baron Rockley [1865-1941], and a great-great-granddaughter of the 2nd Marquess of Salisbury [1791-1868].
She married in 1960, Stanley Kemp Chattey [deceased], by whom she had two sons, Michael and Jonathan.
Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Church, Bloxworth, on Friday, 3 April, 2020.
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She was a granddaughter of Evelyn Cecil, 1st Baron Rockley [1865-1941], and a great-great-granddaughter of the 2nd Marquess of Salisbury [1791-1868].
She married in 1960, Stanley Kemp Chattey [deceased], by whom she had two sons, Michael and Jonathan.
Funeral Service at St Andrew’s Church, Bloxworth, on Friday, 3 April, 2020.
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Valerie Suzanne Broadbent [died 2020]
_. [Valerie] Suzanne Broadbent [nee Mytton] died 10 March, 2020. She was a daughter of Charles Edward Henry Mytton [1911-1999], by his wife the former Gladys Alice Cratchley [1911-1996]; married 4 April, 1964, Graham Agar Broadbent [1938-2015], scion of the Broadbent baronets, son of Hubert William Lonsdale Broadbent [1908-88], by his wife the former Marjorie Agar, by whom she had issue, two sons, Charles [born 1969], Philip [born 1972], and a daughter, Juliet [born 1977].
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Tuesday, March 10, 2020
De Lisle/Smollett engagement
_. The engagement was announced 10 March, 2020, between James Gerard March Phillipps de Lisle [born 1987], son of Frederick March Phillipps de Lisle [born 1957], of Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, by his wife the former Hon Aubyn Cecilia Hovell-Thurlow-Cumming-Bruce [born 1 June, 1958], scion of the Barons Thurlow, & Rebecca Jane Smollett, daughter of Mr & Mrs David Smollett, of Baklutha, South Otago, New Zealand.
James March Phillipps de Lisle is a grandson maternally of the 8th Baron Thurlow [1912-2013].
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James March Phillipps de Lisle is a grandson maternally of the 8th Baron Thurlow [1912-2013].
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Jocelyn Rupert Rowland Geoffrey Feilding 1940-2020
_. Jocelyn Feilding, who died from Covid-19 Coronavirus, 9 March, 2020, aged 79, was a scion of the Earls of Denbigh, a great-great grandson of the 7th Earl of Denbigh [1796-1865].
Jocelyn Rupert Rowland Geoffrey Feilding was born 12 May, 1940, son of Basil Percy Terence Henry Feilding [1907-1986], by his wife and kinswoman, the former Margaret Mary Feilding [1908-89].
He married firstly, 27 April, 1963 [divorced 1983], Rowena Marion Combe [1935-2008], scion of that landed family, daughter of Capt Simon Harvey Combe [1903-65], by his wife the former Lady Silvia Beatrice Coke [1909-2005], daughter of the 4th Earl of Leicester [1880-1949]. He married secondly, 27 Feb, 1998, Harriet Earle, daughter of James Earle.
Jocelyn Feilding leaves issue from his first marriage, Emma [born 1964], and Lucy [born 1966].
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Jocelyn Rupert Rowland Geoffrey Feilding was born 12 May, 1940, son of Basil Percy Terence Henry Feilding [1907-1986], by his wife and kinswoman, the former Margaret Mary Feilding [1908-89].
He married firstly, 27 April, 1963 [divorced 1983], Rowena Marion Combe [1935-2008], scion of that landed family, daughter of Capt Simon Harvey Combe [1903-65], by his wife the former Lady Silvia Beatrice Coke [1909-2005], daughter of the 4th Earl of Leicester [1880-1949]. He married secondly, 27 Feb, 1998, Harriet Earle, daughter of James Earle.
Jocelyn Feilding leaves issue from his first marriage, Emma [born 1964], and Lucy [born 1966].
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Sophie Alexandra Jessie Dixon [born 2020]
_. Celia Mary Charlotte Dixon [born 1984, nee Darroch-Thompson], wife of Samuel James Dixon [born 1985], and scion of the Darroch landed family, gave birth to a daughter, Celia Mary Charlotte, 9 March, 2020.
Simon Dixon is a son of Christopher J Dixon by his former wife the former Michelle Birch, and Celia is a daughter of Matthew John Thompson [later Darroch-Thompson] [born 1954], by his wife the former Claire Nicola Darroch [born 1956], daughter, and heir, of Duncan Darroch of Gourock [Chief of that name] 8th Baron of Gourock [born 1931].
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Simon Dixon is a son of Christopher J Dixon by his former wife the former Michelle Birch, and Celia is a daughter of Matthew John Thompson [later Darroch-Thompson] [born 1954], by his wife the former Claire Nicola Darroch [born 1956], daughter, and heir, of Duncan Darroch of Gourock [Chief of that name] 8th Baron of Gourock [born 1931].
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Sunday, March 08, 2020
Sophie Lilly Sarah McCormick 1956-2020
_. Sophie Lilly Sophie McCormick, the artist, died 7 March, 2020, aged 63.
She was born in Dublin, 27 October, 1956, daughter of John Ormsby McCormick and Francine Paris, who claimed to be a relation of Count Potemkin, the lover of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great.
Sophie was a former partner of the 5th Marquis of Normanby [born 24 February, 1954], by whom she had a daughter, Pandora Aoiffe Lazuli McCormick, who was born 12 December, 1984.
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She was born in Dublin, 27 October, 1956, daughter of John Ormsby McCormick and Francine Paris, who claimed to be a relation of Count Potemkin, the lover of the Russian Empress Catherine the Great.
Sophie was a former partner of the 5th Marquis of Normanby [born 24 February, 1954], by whom she had a daughter, Pandora Aoiffe Lazuli McCormick, who was born 12 December, 1984.
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Saturday, March 07, 2020
MacGreevy/Brink engagement
_. The engagement was announced 7 March, 2020, between Ivo Alexander Patrick MacGreevy [born 1987], son of Dr Brian Irial Patrick MacGreevy [born 1958], of Hammersmith, b y his wife the former Hon Catriona Mary Shaw [born 1958], scion of the Barons Craigmyle, & Holly E. Brink, daughter of Mr & Mrs Stephen Brink, of Winchmore Hill, London.
Ivo MacGreevy is a grandson of the 3rd Baron Craigmyle [1923-1998].
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Ivo MacGreevy is a grandson of the 3rd Baron Craigmyle [1923-1998].
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Gabriel Alexander Louis Brocklehurst [born 2020]
_. Harriet Emily Brocklehurst [nee Arbuthnot, born 1984], scion of the Arbuthnot baronets, and wife of John Charles Brocklehurst [born 1988], gave birth to a son, Gabriel Alexander Louis, 6 March, 2020, a brother for Leopold Jacob, who was born in 2018.
John Brocklehurst is a son of Charles R. Brocklehurst [born 1951], by his wife the former Kate Elizabeth Shepherd [born 1958], and a grandson of James Lionel Paul Shepherd, by his wife the former Elizabeth Musgrave Wroughton [born 1935], scion of that landed gentry family.
Harriet is a daughter of Peter Geoffrey Arbuthnot [born 1950], by his wife the former Belinda Terry-Engell.
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John Brocklehurst is a son of Charles R. Brocklehurst [born 1951], by his wife the former Kate Elizabeth Shepherd [born 1958], and a grandson of James Lionel Paul Shepherd, by his wife the former Elizabeth Musgrave Wroughton [born 1935], scion of that landed gentry family.
Harriet is a daughter of Peter Geoffrey Arbuthnot [born 1950], by his wife the former Belinda Terry-Engell.
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Matilda Pelly Elizabeth Freeland [born 2020]
_. Clare Elizabeth Freeland [nee Pelly, born 1984], wife of William Robert Freeland [born 1984], and scion of the Pelly baronets, gave birth to a daughter, Matilda Pelly Elizabeth, 6 March, 2020.
William Freeland is a son of Richard Freeland. Clare is a daughter of [John] Henry Patrick Fuller Pelly [born 1953], by his wife the former Susan Elizabeth Briggs.
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William Freeland is a son of Richard Freeland. Clare is a daughter of [John] Henry Patrick Fuller Pelly [born 1953], by his wife the former Susan Elizabeth Briggs.
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Urmetzer/Boyle engagement
_. The engagement was announced 7 March, 2020, between Dr Florian T. Urmetzer, son of Mr & Mrs Ludwig Urmetzer, of Bad Krozingen, Germany, & Fenella M. Boyle [born 1982], scion of the Earls of Shannon, daughter of David Spencer Boyle [born 23 April, 1942], of Duns Tew, Oxfordshire, by his wife the former Melanie Georgiana Foster.
Fenella Boyle is a great-great granddaughter of Henry Bentinck Boyle, 5th Earl of Shannon [1833-1890].
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Fenella Boyle is a great-great granddaughter of Henry Bentinck Boyle, 5th Earl of Shannon [1833-1890].
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Friday, March 06, 2020
Nicholas Montgomery Archdale 1924-2020
_. Nicholas Montgomery Archdale, who died 5 March, 2020, aged 96, was a scion of that landed gentry family; born 5 February, 1924, son of Richard Montgomery Archdale [1892-1965], by his wife the former Phyllis Kathleen Wake [born 1887], scion of the Wake baronets; married 10 Nov, 1953, Patricia Mary Thomas [born 1934], daughter of Herbert William Thomas [1901-54], of Pentref, Clwyd, by his wife the former Enid Bartley [1906-1988], by whom he had issue, 2 sons and a daughter.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at Cilcain Church, 20 April, 2020.
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A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at Cilcain Church, 20 April, 2020.
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Thursday, March 05, 2020
Hunt-Grubbe/Kralevska engagement
_. The engagement was announced 5 March, 2020, between Henry Walter Hunt-Grubbe [born 1980], scion of that landed gentry family, elder son of Robert Henry Hunt-Grubbe [b 1938], by his wife the former Julia Susan Anderson [born 1946], and Katrina Kralevska, daughter of Mr & Mrs Vlasto Kravelski, of Skopje, Macedonia.
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James Alexander Bosville Macdonald of Sleat 1949-2020
_. James Alexander Bosville Macdonald of Sleat, who died 4 March, 2020, aged 70, was a scion of the Bosville Macdonald baronets.
He was born 11 April, 1949, the second son of Sir Alexander Somerled Angus Bosville Macdonald of Sleat, 16th Baronet [1917-1958], by his wife the former Mary Elizabeth Crawley-Boevey Gibbs [1919-2004], scion of the Barons Aldenham & Hunsdon.
He married 21 October, 1995, Mary Lucinda Connolly [born 1952], daughter of Colonel Lionel Castletown Connolly [1922-2013], of Nortoft House, Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, by his wife the former Susan M. Laurie, by whom he had one son, Robert James, who was born 7 July, 1996.
James Macdonald was seven generations in descent from King George II.
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He was born 11 April, 1949, the second son of Sir Alexander Somerled Angus Bosville Macdonald of Sleat, 16th Baronet [1917-1958], by his wife the former Mary Elizabeth Crawley-Boevey Gibbs [1919-2004], scion of the Barons Aldenham & Hunsdon.
He married 21 October, 1995, Mary Lucinda Connolly [born 1952], daughter of Colonel Lionel Castletown Connolly [1922-2013], of Nortoft House, Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, by his wife the former Susan M. Laurie, by whom he had one son, Robert James, who was born 7 July, 1996.
James Macdonald was seven generations in descent from King George II.
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Davina Bell [nee Macdonald Lockhart] 1981-2020
_. Davina Bell [nee Macdonald Lockhart], who died after a long illness, 4 March, 2020, aged 38, was a scion of the Macdonald Lockhart landed family [Lockhart of the Lee, &c.]
She was born in 1981, a daughter of Simon James Macdonald Lockhart [born 9 Aug, 1949], by his wife the former Lavinia Marsham [born 6 Feb, 1950], scion of the Earls of Romney.
Her mother was raised to the rank of an earl's daughter, 26 June, 2006, following the succession to the Earldom of Romney of her brother, Julian Charles Marsham [born 28 March, 1948].
Her grandfather, Simon Foster Macdonald Lockhart, 25th of The Lee [1916-91], by his wife the former Ella Catriona Gordon [d 2000].
Davina [known as Boo] was the wife of Robert Bell, and mother of Archie Bell, and the late Paddy.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at Great Thurlow Church, 27 March, 2020.
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She was born in 1981, a daughter of Simon James Macdonald Lockhart [born 9 Aug, 1949], by his wife the former Lavinia Marsham [born 6 Feb, 1950], scion of the Earls of Romney.
Her mother was raised to the rank of an earl's daughter, 26 June, 2006, following the succession to the Earldom of Romney of her brother, Julian Charles Marsham [born 28 March, 1948].
Her grandfather, Simon Foster Macdonald Lockhart, 25th of The Lee [1916-91], by his wife the former Ella Catriona Gordon [d 2000].
Davina [known as Boo] was the wife of Robert Bell, and mother of Archie Bell, and the late Paddy.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at Great Thurlow Church, 27 March, 2020.
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Astor/Ponsonby engagement
_. The engagement was announced 5 March, 2020, between Thomas David Astor [born 1987], scion of the Barons Astor of Hever, son of [George] David Astor [born 8 July, 1958], of Ashbury, Wiltshire, by his late wife the former Marianne Piroska Julia Leche [1958-2019], & Lucy India Clare Ponsonby [born 1991], scion of the Ponsonby baronets, daughter of Luke Arthur Ponsonby [born 15 July, 1957], of Ledwell, co Oxford, by his wife the former Nicola J. Guy.
Tom Astor is a great-grandson of the 1st Baron Astor of Hever [1886-1971].
Lucy Ponsonby is a granddaughter maternally of General Sir Roland Guy, GCB [1928-2005], and a granddaughter paternally of Sir Ashley Charles Gibbs Ponsonby, 2nd Baronet [1921-2010].
Lucy is a great-granddaughter of the 6th Marquess of Ormonde [1893-1971].
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Tom Astor is a great-grandson of the 1st Baron Astor of Hever [1886-1971].
Lucy Ponsonby is a granddaughter maternally of General Sir Roland Guy, GCB [1928-2005], and a granddaughter paternally of Sir Ashley Charles Gibbs Ponsonby, 2nd Baronet [1921-2010].
Lucy is a great-granddaughter of the 6th Marquess of Ormonde [1893-1971].
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Tuesday, March 03, 2020
Ida Sybil Daisy Crutchley [born 2020]
_. Rosanna Mary Alice Crutchley [nee Sewell, born 1988], wife of Arthur Percy Crutchley [born 1986], gave birth to a daughter, Ida Sybil Daisy, 2 March, 2020.
Arthur Crutchley is a son of the late Lieutenant-Commander William Victor Percy Crutchley [1933-2007], by his wife the former Hon Penelope Ann O'Neill [born 1947], now of Nettlecombe, Dorset, daughter of the life peer The Baron O'Neill of the Maine [1914-1990].
Rosanna Crutchley is a daughter of Mark Geoffrey Sewell [ born 1955], of Idlecote, Warwickshire, by his wife the former Elizabeth Mary Alexandra Fraser [born 1957], descended from the Abel Smith landed family, &c.
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Arthur Crutchley is a son of the late Lieutenant-Commander William Victor Percy Crutchley [1933-2007], by his wife the former Hon Penelope Ann O'Neill [born 1947], now of Nettlecombe, Dorset, daughter of the life peer The Baron O'Neill of the Maine [1914-1990].
Rosanna Crutchley is a daughter of Mark Geoffrey Sewell [ born 1955], of Idlecote, Warwickshire, by his wife the former Elizabeth Mary Alexandra Fraser [born 1957], descended from the Abel Smith landed family, &c.
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Monday, March 02, 2020
David Robert Micklem 1931-2020
_. David Robert Micklem, who died 1 March, 2020, aged 88, was a scion of that landed gentry family, born in 1931 son of Commander Sir Edward Robert Micklem, CBE, RN [1891-1952], by his wife the former Sybil Ursula Head [1899-1970], scion of the viscounts Head; married 1956, Sarah Caroline Georgiana Milburn [born 1935], scion of the Milburn baronets, by whom he had issue, a son and two daughters.
The funeral takes place at St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Great Waltham, 30 March, 2020.
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The funeral takes place at St Mary and St Lawrence Church, Great Waltham, 30 March, 2020.
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Sunday, March 01, 2020
Veronica Mary Weld-Blundell 1930-2020
_. Veronica Mary Weld-Blundell (née Noyes), who died 22 February, 2020, aged 89, was wife of the late Charles Joseph Ignatius Weld-Blundell [b 1928], scion of that landed gentry family. She was a daughter of Alfred Noyes, CBE [1880-1958], by his wife Mrs Mary Angela Weld-Blundell [nee Mayne] [1889-1976]; she married in 1951, and leaves 2 sons and 4 daughters.
The funeral takes place at St Mary's Church, Chipping, Lancashire, 11 March, 2020.
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The funeral takes place at St Mary's Church, Chipping, Lancashire, 11 March, 2020.
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Peregrine Michael Hungerford Pollen 1931-2020
_. Peregrine Michael Hungerford Pollen, who died 18 February, 2020, having been struck by a lorry, aged 89, was a scion of the Pollen baronets; born 24 January, 1931, son of Capt Sir Walter Michael Hungerford Pollen, MC [1894-1968], by his wife the former Rosalind Frances Benson [1899-1982]; married 26 June, 1958 [div 1972, re-married 1978] Patricia Helen Barry [1932-2016], scion of the Barry baronets, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Barry, MC [1896-1977], by his wife the former Lady Margaret Pleydell-Bouverie [1903-2002], scion of the Earls of Radnor, daughter of the 6th Earl of Radnor, CIE, CBE [1868-1930]. Peregrine Pollen had issue by his wife, Susannah [born 1959], Arabella [born 1961], the fashion designer, and Peregrine [born 1963], and by Amanda Willis, had a son Josh and daughter, Lally.
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Alan Williams Horton 1921-2020
_. Alan Williams Horton, died at Hanover, New Hampshire, United States, 24 February, 2020, aged 98.
He was born 31 July, 1921, at Middletown, CT, son of Douglas Horton by his wife the former Carol Williams; married 17 January, 1951, Dorothy Joan Ryder [1921-2010], scion of the Earls of Harrowby, daughter of Major Henry Dudley Ryder [1894-1958], by his wife the former Dorothy Marion Streatfeild [1894-1979], scion of that landed gentry family, and a second cousin of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Alan Horton's mother-in-law was a daughter of Sidney Streatfeild [1859-1924], who was a son of Marion Henrietta Smith [1835-97], whose sister, Frances Dora [1833-1922], was Countess of Strathmore & Kinghorne, wife of the 13th Earl, and grandmother of Queen Elizabeth [1900-2002].
Alan Horton leaves issue, a daughter Carol, and two sons, James and Edward.
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He was born 31 July, 1921, at Middletown, CT, son of Douglas Horton by his wife the former Carol Williams; married 17 January, 1951, Dorothy Joan Ryder [1921-2010], scion of the Earls of Harrowby, daughter of Major Henry Dudley Ryder [1894-1958], by his wife the former Dorothy Marion Streatfeild [1894-1979], scion of that landed gentry family, and a second cousin of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Alan Horton's mother-in-law was a daughter of Sidney Streatfeild [1859-1924], who was a son of Marion Henrietta Smith [1835-97], whose sister, Frances Dora [1833-1922], was Countess of Strathmore & Kinghorne, wife of the 13th Earl, and grandmother of Queen Elizabeth [1900-2002].
Alan Horton leaves issue, a daughter Carol, and two sons, James and Edward.
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Mark Iain Tennant of Balfluig 1932-2020
_. Mark Iain Tennant of Balfluig, who died 18 February, 2020, aged 87, was a scion of the Barons Glenconner.
He was born 4 December, 1932, son of Major John Tennant [1899-1967], by his first wife the former Hon Antonia Mary Roby Benson [1903-77], daughter of the 1st Baron Charnwood [1864-1945]; married 11 Dec, 1965, Lady Harriot Pleydell-Bouverie [born 18 Dec, 1935], daughter of the 7th Earl of Radnor [1895-1968]; by whom he had issue, a son, Lysander [born 1968], and a daughter, Sophia [born 1967].
The funeral takes place at St Mark's Church, Hamilton Terrace, London, 12 March, 2020.
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Dr Anthony Peter Coats Bacon 1924-2020
_. Dr Anthony Peter Coats Bacon, who died 17 February, 2020, aged 95, was a scion of the Bacon baronets, England's premier baronetcy. He was born 23 August, 1924, son of Francis Rimington Bacon [1891-1947], by his wife the former Winifred Marie Coats [1892-1973]; married 6 Dec, 1947, Helen Annette Jaques [died 2016], daughter of Harold Jaques [1888-1966], by his wife the former Gladys Emsley [1892-1978], and by her had 2 sons and 2 daughters.
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Victoria Howard-Vyse [nee Collingwood] 1942-2020
_. Victoria Howard-Vyse, who died 28 February, 2020, aged 77, was a scion of the Collingwood landed gentry family, of Lilburn Tower. Born in 1942, daughter of Arthur Christopher Collingwood [1902-70], by his wife the former Vivian Esme Houlden [1919-2002]; married 1963, William Dalton Howard-Vyse [1929-1992], scion of that landed gentry family, son of Lieutenant-Col George Aubrey Howard-Vyse [1874-1953], by his wife the former Mary Frances Helena Dalton [1900-1975], scion of that landed family.
The funeral takes place at St Agnes Church, Newmarket, 20 March, 2020.
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The funeral takes place at St Agnes Church, Newmarket, 20 March, 2020.
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William Hubert Dunn 1933-2020
_. William Hubert Dunn, who died 27 February, 2020, aged 86, was head of that Irish landed gentry family. He was born 8 July, 1933, son of William Patrick Millar Dunn [1893-1964], by his wife the former Isobel Thompson [died 1954]; married 23 September, 1971, [Maria] Henriqueta D'Araujo Perestrello [died 2018], daughter of Jorge Alberto Hofacker de Moser [1906-72], by whom he had issue, Cherry [born 1972], and [James Hubert] Sebastian Dunn [born 1973], the actor, who now succeeds as head of the family.
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Minnie Merry Melissa Shenkman [born 2020]
_. Kate Anne Shenkman [nee Winser, born 1987], wife of Maximilian Ivan Michael Shenkman [born 1982], gave birth to a daughter, Minnie Merry Melissa, 27 February, 2020.
Max Shenkman is a son of Ivan Alexander Shenkman, by his wife the former Susan Mary Watt [born 1952], a granddaughter maternally of the 1st Viscount Mackintosh of Halifax [1891-1964].
Kate Shenkman is a daughter of Nigel de Northop Winser by his wife the former Shane Wesley-Smith [born 1955], descended from the Barons Remnant.
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Max Shenkman is a son of Ivan Alexander Shenkman, by his wife the former Susan Mary Watt [born 1952], a granddaughter maternally of the 1st Viscount Mackintosh of Halifax [1891-1964].
Kate Shenkman is a daughter of Nigel de Northop Winser by his wife the former Shane Wesley-Smith [born 1955], descended from the Barons Remnant.
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Patrick Gillachrist Moore [born 2020]
_. Hannah Rebecca Moore [nee Boland] wife of William Gillachrist Moore [born 1 Apr, 1990], scion of the Moore baronets, gave birth to a son, Patrick Gillachrist, 24 February, 2020, a brother for Elizabeth Persis, who was born 21 July, 2018.
William Moore is a son of Charles Hilary Moore [born 31 Oct, 1956], editor, journalist, biographer, sometime editor of the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, by his wife the former Caroline Mary Baxter.
William is a great-grandson of Sir Alan Hilary Moore, 2nd Baronet [1882-1959]. The baronetcy was created for Sir Alan's father, the physician Norman Moore, who was President of the Royal College of Physicians 1918-22, and created a baronet in 1919.
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William Moore is a son of Charles Hilary Moore [born 31 Oct, 1956], editor, journalist, biographer, sometime editor of the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, by his wife the former Caroline Mary Baxter.
William is a great-grandson of Sir Alan Hilary Moore, 2nd Baronet [1882-1959]. The baronetcy was created for Sir Alan's father, the physician Norman Moore, who was President of the Royal College of Physicians 1918-22, and created a baronet in 1919.
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Charles John Holroyd [1933-2020]
_. Lieut-Col. Charles John Holroyd, late the Royal Green Jackets, who died 27 February, 2020, aged 86, was a grandson of the 4th Earl Cairns.
He was born in 1933, son of Major Charles Ivor Patrick Holroyd [1900-1976], by his wife the former Lady Sheila Mary Cairns [1905-2000], daughter of the 4th Earl Cairns [1865-1946].
He married 18 January, 1969, Amanda Jane Glyn [born 24 Nov, 1940], scion of the Glyn baronets, daughter of Colonel Sir Richard Hamilton Glyn, Bt [1907-1980], by his wife the former Lyndsay Mary Baker [died 1971], and had issue, two sons, Charles and George, and a daughter, Joanna.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at St Nicholas' Church, Chute, 20 April, 2020.
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He was born in 1933, son of Major Charles Ivor Patrick Holroyd [1900-1976], by his wife the former Lady Sheila Mary Cairns [1905-2000], daughter of the 4th Earl Cairns [1865-1946].
He married 18 January, 1969, Amanda Jane Glyn [born 24 Nov, 1940], scion of the Glyn baronets, daughter of Colonel Sir Richard Hamilton Glyn, Bt [1907-1980], by his wife the former Lyndsay Mary Baker [died 1971], and had issue, two sons, Charles and George, and a daughter, Joanna.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at St Nicholas' Church, Chute, 20 April, 2020.
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Nicholas Charles Martin Somerville 1952-2020
_. Nicholas Charles Martin Somerville, died 15 February, 2020, aged 67.
He was born in 1952, son of Major Arthur James Somerville [1905-1981], of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, by his wife the former Mary Hart; married 1981, Teresa Astrid [Tessa] Bates [born 19 July, 1959], daughter of Thomas Aydon Bates [1926-2014], by his wife the former Elizabeth Anne Musgrave [born 1931], daughter of Sir Christopher Norman Musgrave, 6th Baronet [1892-1956]; and leaves issue, a daughter Fedora Isabella Charlotte, who was born in 1989.
The funeral takes place at St Marylebone Crematorium, 11 March, 2020.
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He was born in 1952, son of Major Arthur James Somerville [1905-1981], of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, by his wife the former Mary Hart; married 1981, Teresa Astrid [Tessa] Bates [born 19 July, 1959], daughter of Thomas Aydon Bates [1926-2014], by his wife the former Elizabeth Anne Musgrave [born 1931], daughter of Sir Christopher Norman Musgrave, 6th Baronet [1892-1956]; and leaves issue, a daughter Fedora Isabella Charlotte, who was born in 1989.
The funeral takes place at St Marylebone Crematorium, 11 March, 2020.
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Johnson/Symonds engagement
_. The engagement was announced 29 February, 2020, between the Rt Hon [Alexander] Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, PC, MP [born 19 June, 1964], Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and descended from the Royal House of Wurttemberg, son of Stanley Patrick Johnson [born 18 Aug, 1940], by his wife the former Charlotte Maria Offlow Fawcett [born May, 1942], & Carrie Symonds [born 17 March, 1988], illegitimate daughter of Matthew Symonds [born 20 Dec, 1953], by Josephine McAfee.
Miss Symonds is a granddaughter of John Cowburn Beavan, Baron Ardwick [1910-94], life peer.
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Miss Symonds is a granddaughter of John Cowburn Beavan, Baron Ardwick [1910-94], life peer.
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Rosalind Jean Mackworth, CBE 1928-2020
_. Rosalind Jean Mackworth, CBE, solicitor, died 19 February, 2020, aged 91.
Rosalind Mackworth became the first Commissioner for the Social Fund in Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1985 and served until 1993, being appointed CBE.
She had been a Director of Riverside Health Authority, the Vice President of the European Union of Women and a long serving member of the Value Added Tax Tribunals.
She was a daughter of the Rev Albert Walters [1889-1947], vicar of Wychbold, Worcestershire, by his wife the former Alma Jennie Richards [1899-1984]; married 1960, Richard Charles Audley Mackworth [1924-2014], scion of the Mackworth baronets, son of Air Vice-Marshal Philip Herbert Mackworth, CB, CBE, DFS [1897-1958], by his wife the former Winifred Kathleen June Moss [d 1967], by whom she had 2 daughters, Julia and Victoria.
The funeral takes place at Christchurch, Little Drayton, 20 March, 2020.
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Rosalind Mackworth became the first Commissioner for the Social Fund in Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1985 and served until 1993, being appointed CBE.
She had been a Director of Riverside Health Authority, the Vice President of the European Union of Women and a long serving member of the Value Added Tax Tribunals.
She was a daughter of the Rev Albert Walters [1889-1947], vicar of Wychbold, Worcestershire, by his wife the former Alma Jennie Richards [1899-1984]; married 1960, Richard Charles Audley Mackworth [1924-2014], scion of the Mackworth baronets, son of Air Vice-Marshal Philip Herbert Mackworth, CB, CBE, DFS [1897-1958], by his wife the former Winifred Kathleen June Moss [d 1967], by whom she had 2 daughters, Julia and Victoria.
The funeral takes place at Christchurch, Little Drayton, 20 March, 2020.
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Lyulph Hugh Tuke Tollemache 1933-2020
_. [Lyulph] Hugh Tuke Tollemache, who died 25 February, 2020, aged 86, was a scion of the Earls of Dysart.
He was born 6 April, 1933, in Auckland, New Zealand, son of Lyonel Thomas Tollemache [1899-1977], by his first wife the former Mavis Tuke [died 1978]; he married 13 August, 1960, his kinswoman, Nadja Benziger, OBE [born 15 July, 1936], daughter of U. Victor Benziger [died 1962], by his wife the former Eva Tollemache [1908-92], by whom he had issue, Eva, Amanda, Melanie, Vanessa, Althea, Rafe, Damon and Nigel.
A celebration of Hugh's life was held on 28 February 2020 at St Francis Anglican Church, Park Road, Titirangi.
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Stephen Hardcastle [Fred] Agnew 1954-2020
_. Stephen Hardcastle [Fred] Agnew, who died 26 February, 2020, was a scion of the Agnew baronets. He was 65.
He was born 4 December, 1954, son of Stephen William Agnew [1921-2001], by his 1st wife the former Elizabeth Close.
He married 1993 [div], Amanda Gabriella Mary [born 8 Sept, 1959], former wife of Mark Edmond Garthwaite, and daughter of Edward Willoughby Trafford [1924-2003], by his wife the former June Imelda Harding [1930-2010], by whom he had issue, two daughters, Imogen [born 1994], and Emily [Millie] [born 1996]. He was also the step-father to Alice Garthwaite, later Agnew [born 1987].
Fred Agnew was a grandson of Sir John Stuart Agnew, 3rd Baronet [1879-1957]. His wife Amanda was a granddaughter of Maj Sigismund William Joseph Trafford [1883-1953], by his wife the former Lady Elizabeth Constance Mary Bertie [1895-1987], daughter of the 7th Earl of Abingdon [1836-1928].
He was born 4 December, 1954, son of Stephen William Agnew [1921-2001], by his 1st wife the former Elizabeth Close.
He married 1993 [div], Amanda Gabriella Mary [born 8 Sept, 1959], former wife of Mark Edmond Garthwaite, and daughter of Edward Willoughby Trafford [1924-2003], by his wife the former June Imelda Harding [1930-2010], by whom he had issue, two daughters, Imogen [born 1994], and Emily [Millie] [born 1996]. He was also the step-father to Alice Garthwaite, later Agnew [born 1987].
Fred Agnew was a grandson of Sir John Stuart Agnew, 3rd Baronet [1879-1957]. His wife Amanda was a granddaughter of Maj Sigismund William Joseph Trafford [1883-1953], by his wife the former Lady Elizabeth Constance Mary Bertie [1895-1987], daughter of the 7th Earl of Abingdon [1836-1928].
Harry Francis Redvers Fortescue [born 2020]
_. Olivia R. Fortescue (nee Rodgers), wife of James Adrian Fortescue (b 1978), scion of the Earls Fortescue (cr GB 1789), gave birth to a son, Harry Francis Redvers, in February, 2020, a brother for Isla and Aurelia.
James Fortescue is the only son of the Hon Seymour Fortescue (b 1942), of Chelsea, by his 1st wife the former Julia Pilcher (now Mrs Benjimin Bonas, of Morecote, Switzerland), and Olivia is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Graham Rodgers, of Windsor.
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James Fortescue is the only son of the Hon Seymour Fortescue (b 1942), of Chelsea, by his 1st wife the former Julia Pilcher (now Mrs Benjimin Bonas, of Morecote, Switzerland), and Olivia is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Graham Rodgers, of Windsor.
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Clover Kitty van Straubenzee [born 2020]
_. Daisy Philippa van Straubenzee [nee Jenks, born 1991], wife of Charles Anthony van Straubenzee [born 1988], scion of that landed gentry family, gave birth to a daughter, Clover Kitty, 26 February, 2020.
Charlie van Straubenzee is a son of Alexander Henry van Straubenzee [born 1951], by his wife the former Claire Sonia Fenwick [born 1954], scion of that landed gentry family, and a descendant of the 6th Duke of Manchester [1799-1855].
Daisy van Straubenzee is a daughter of Philip Richard Jenks [born 1963], by his wife the former Alexandra Ulrike Wilson-Nicol [born 1963], daughter of Alexander James Wilson-Nicol [born 1933], by his wife the former Christiane F. von Canstein.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks in 2018.
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Charlie van Straubenzee is a son of Alexander Henry van Straubenzee [born 1951], by his wife the former Claire Sonia Fenwick [born 1954], scion of that landed gentry family, and a descendant of the 6th Duke of Manchester [1799-1855].
Daisy van Straubenzee is a daughter of Philip Richard Jenks [born 1963], by his wife the former Alexandra Ulrike Wilson-Nicol [born 1963], daughter of Alexander James Wilson-Nicol [born 1933], by his wife the former Christiane F. von Canstein.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the wedding of Charlie van Straubenzee and Daisy Jenks in 2018.
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Hugo James Arthur McIndoe [born 2020]
_. Henrietta McIndoe [nee Addams Williams] wife of Harry James McIndoe [born 1985], gave birth to a son, Hugo James Arthur, 28 February, 2020, in Singapore, a brother for Cosima, who was born 12 July, 2018.
Harry is a son of Mr Andrew McIndoe, of Wadhurst, East Sussex, by his former wife the former Lady Felicity Aileen Ann Stopford [born 17 December, 1951], now Lady Felicity Rosenquist, of Chelsea, London. Harry is a grandson of the 8th Earl of Courtown [1908-75].
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Harry is a son of Mr Andrew McIndoe, of Wadhurst, East Sussex, by his former wife the former Lady Felicity Aileen Ann Stopford [born 17 December, 1951], now Lady Felicity Rosenquist, of Chelsea, London. Harry is a grandson of the 8th Earl of Courtown [1908-75].
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Oswald Sykes Walker [born 2020]
_. Alice Marion Walker [nee Turville Constable Maxwell], wife of George Walker, and scion of the Lords Herries of Terregles, gave birth to a son, Oswald Sykes, 25 February, 2020.
George Walker is a son of Mr & Mrs Richard Walker, of Axford, Hampshire, & Alice is a daughter of Robert John Turville Constable Maxwell [born 1933], by his wife the former Susan Mary Gaisford St Lawrence [born 1936].
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George Walker is a son of Mr & Mrs Richard Walker, of Axford, Hampshire, & Alice is a daughter of Robert John Turville Constable Maxwell [born 1933], by his wife the former Susan Mary Gaisford St Lawrence [born 1936].
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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Guinness/Sveaas engagement
_. The engagement was announced 29 February, 2020, between Richard de Zoete Guinness [born 1981], scion of the Guinness baronets, son of Robert Chapman Guinness [born 1937], of Lodge Park, Straffan, Ireland, by his wife the former Sarah Jane de Zoete [born 1943], and Clementine Liv Coleridge Sveaas, daughter of Mr & Mrs Haakon Sveaas, of Pimlico, London.
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Lewis/Ferguson engagement
_. The engagement was announced 29 February, 2020, between Captain Jeremy John Charles Lewis, Welsh Guards [born 1990], elder son of Beryn Charles Martin Lewis [born 1958], of Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, by his wife the former Tamzin Marjorie Soames [born 1958], scion of that landed gentry family, & Kimberley D. Ferguson, daughter of Mr & Mrs William Ferguson, of Broadway, Worcestershire.
Captain Lewis is descended from the Cayley baronets, and the Marquesses of Conyngham, &c.
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Captain Lewis is descended from the Cayley baronets, and the Marquesses of Conyngham, &c.
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Elletson/Elkington engagement
_.The engagement was announced 28 February, 2020, between Edward Roger Chandos Elletson [born 1990], scion of that landed gentry family, son of Philip Roger Chandos Elletson [born 1947], of Huish, Wiltshire, by his wife the former Lady Alexandra Susan Marquis [born 1961], & Edwina Amy Charlotte Julian Elkington [born 1989], daughter of Robert John Elkington [born 1949], of Sutton Scotney, Hampshire, by his wife the former Mary Patricia Ashley Cooper [born 1953], scion of the Earls of Shaftesbury.
Edward Elletson is a grandson maternally of the 2nd Earl of Woolton [1922-1969], by his wife the triple peeress, [Cecily] Josephine Gordon-Cumming [1925-2012], scion of the baronets of that name, and later wife of the 3rd Baron Forres [1922-1978] and the 3rd Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor [1924-2010].
Edwina Elkington is a great-granddaughter of the 9th Earl of Shaftesbury [1869-1961].
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Edward Elletson is a grandson maternally of the 2nd Earl of Woolton [1922-1969], by his wife the triple peeress, [Cecily] Josephine Gordon-Cumming [1925-2012], scion of the baronets of that name, and later wife of the 3rd Baron Forres [1922-1978] and the 3rd Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor [1924-2010].
Edwina Elkington is a great-granddaughter of the 9th Earl of Shaftesbury [1869-1961].
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Friday, February 28, 2020
Cubitt/Milligan-Manby engagement
The engagement was announced 28 Feb, 2020, between James William Cubitt [born 25 July, 1992], scion of that landed family, elder son of Major General Sir William George Cubitt, KCVO [born 1959], of Honing, Norfolk, by his wife the former Lucy Jane Pym [born 24 Sept, 1961], scion of that landed gentry family, & Eleanor Milligan-Manby, scion of that landed gentry family, elder daughter of James Milligan-Manby, of Thorganby, Lincolnshire, by his wife Emma.
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Thursday, February 27, 2020
Asquith/Carr-Ellison engagement
The engagement is announced between Thomas Anthony Gerard [Tom] Asquith [born 1992], scion of the Earls of Oxford & Asquith, elder son of the Hon Sir Dominic Antony Gerard Asquith, KCMG [born 1957], of Mells, Somerset, by his wife the former Louise Elizabeth Cotton, & Lucy Emma Carr-Ellison [born 1986], scion of that landed family, eldest daughter of Major John McMorrough Carr-Ellison, of Hedgeley, Northumberland, by his wife the former Catherine Babington Smith [b 3 Mar, 1952], daughter of David Babington Smith [1907-89], by his wife the former Hon Mary Joan Fenella Hope-Morley [1915-2015], daughter of the 2nd Baron Hollenden [1885-1977].
Tom Asquith is a grandson of the 2nd Earl of Oxford & Asquith [1916-2011], and is a great-great grandson of Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford & Asquith [1852-1928], Prime Minister, 1908-1916.
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Tom Asquith is a grandson of the 2nd Earl of Oxford & Asquith [1916-2011], and is a great-great grandson of Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford & Asquith [1852-1928], Prime Minister, 1908-1916.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Drake/Wemyss engagement
_. The engagement was announced 26 February, 2020, between Martin Edward Drake, son of the late Mr Raymond Drake, and Mrs Drake, of Ladythorpe Farm, Askern, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, & Hermione Mary Wemyss [born 23 April, 1982], elder daughter of Michael James Wemyss, of that Ilk, Chief of the Clan [born 10 Nov, 1947], of Wemyss Castle, Fife, by his wife the former Charlotte Mary Bristowe.
Hermione's grandfather David Wemyss of that Ilk, Chief of that clan [1920-2005] married Lady Jean Christian Bruce [b 12 Jan, 1923], daughter of Edward James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine [1881-1968].
Hermione's great-grandfather, Michael John Erskine Wemyss of that Ilk [1888-1982], married Lady Victoria Alexandrina Violet Cavendish-Bentinck [1890-1994], cousin of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and daughter of the 6th Duke of Portland [1857-1943], &c.
It is Hermione's second marriage. In 2006 she married Thomas Richard Bell, by whom she had two children. The marriage ended in divorce in 2013.
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Hermione's grandfather David Wemyss of that Ilk, Chief of that clan [1920-2005] married Lady Jean Christian Bruce [b 12 Jan, 1923], daughter of Edward James Bruce, Earl of Elgin and Kincardine [1881-1968].
Hermione's great-grandfather, Michael John Erskine Wemyss of that Ilk [1888-1982], married Lady Victoria Alexandrina Violet Cavendish-Bentinck [1890-1994], cousin of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and daughter of the 6th Duke of Portland [1857-1943], &c.
It is Hermione's second marriage. In 2006 she married Thomas Richard Bell, by whom she had two children. The marriage ended in divorce in 2013.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Dowson/Nash engagement
_. The engagement was announced 25 February, 2020, between Thomas William Dowson [born 1982], son of Peter Dowson, of Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, by his wife the former Nicola M. Bogie [born 1954], and Camilla Judith Nash [born 1986], daughter of Philip John Lester Nash [born 1950], of Odiham, Hampshire, by his wife the former Aline Mary Anne Vane-Tempest [born 1952], scion of the Marquesses of Londonderry, daughter of Charles Stewart McDonnell Vane-Tempest, MBE [1921-2008], by his first wife the former Diana Constance Seth-Smith [born 1921], a scion of that landed gentry family.
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The Lady Anne Wake-Walker 1920-2020
_. The Lady Anne Wake-Walker, who has died aged 99, was a scion of the Earls Spencer and an aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales.
She was born the Hon Anne Spencer, 4 Aug, 1920, daughter of Albert Edward John Spencer, then styled Viscount Althorp [1892-1975], by his wife the former Lady Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Hamilton [1897-1972], OBE, DCVO, scion of the Dukes of Abercorn. Anne's father succeeded his father as 7th Earl Spencer, 26 September, 1922, and died 9 June, 1975, aged 83. She became Lady Anne on her father's succession.
Her younger brother Edward John [Johnny], was the 8th Earl Spencer [1924-92], father of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Lady Anne served as an officer in the WRENS in the Second World War.
Lady Anne married 10 February, 1944, Captain Christopher Baldwin Hughes Wake-Walker, RN [1920-1998], of East Bergholt, co Suffolk, scion of the Walker baronets, son of Admiral Sir William Frederic Wake-Walker, KCB [1888-1945], by his wife the former Muriel Elsie Hughes [died 1963], scion of the Hughes baronets. The then Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attended the Wake-Walker's wedding reception at Admiralty House.
Lady Anne was widowed 5 Apr, 1998. She leaves issue, three sons David [born 1947], Richard [born 1951], and Maj. Michael, of the Coldstream Guards [born 1958], and two daughters, Elizabeth Sarah Duckworth-Chad [born 1944, for whom Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother stood sponsor], and Diana Mary Macfarlane [born 1958, twin with her brother, Michael].
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She was born the Hon Anne Spencer, 4 Aug, 1920, daughter of Albert Edward John Spencer, then styled Viscount Althorp [1892-1975], by his wife the former Lady Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Hamilton [1897-1972], OBE, DCVO, scion of the Dukes of Abercorn. Anne's father succeeded his father as 7th Earl Spencer, 26 September, 1922, and died 9 June, 1975, aged 83. She became Lady Anne on her father's succession.
Her younger brother Edward John [Johnny], was the 8th Earl Spencer [1924-92], father of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Lady Anne served as an officer in the WRENS in the Second World War.
Lady Anne married 10 February, 1944, Captain Christopher Baldwin Hughes Wake-Walker, RN [1920-1998], of East Bergholt, co Suffolk, scion of the Walker baronets, son of Admiral Sir William Frederic Wake-Walker, KCB [1888-1945], by his wife the former Muriel Elsie Hughes [died 1963], scion of the Hughes baronets. The then Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attended the Wake-Walker's wedding reception at Admiralty House.
Lady Anne was widowed 5 Apr, 1998. She leaves issue, three sons David [born 1947], Richard [born 1951], and Maj. Michael, of the Coldstream Guards [born 1958], and two daughters, Elizabeth Sarah Duckworth-Chad [born 1944, for whom Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother stood sponsor], and Diana Mary Macfarlane [born 1958, twin with her brother, Michael].
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Saturday, February 22, 2020
Jackson/Lister-Kaye engagement
_. The engagement was announced 22 February, 2020, between Gregory James Jackson, younger son of Mr Nicolas Jackson of Cravans, France and Mrs Jenny Tulley of Newick, East Sussex, and Hermione Anne Lucinda Lorne Lister-Kaye [born 27 September, 1990], daughter of Sir John Philip Lister Lister-Kaye, 8th Baronet [born 8 May, 1946], of The House of Aigas, Inverness-shire, by his 2nd and current wife the former Lucinda Anne Law [born 1950], who was former wife of the Hon Evan Baillie, now 4th Baron Burton.
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de Zulueta/Hardinge engagement
The engagement was announced 22 February, 2020, between Sebastian Philip William de Zulueta [born 1990], descended from the Barons Windlesham, son of Francis Philip Harold de Zulueta [born 10 Feb, 1959], of Wandsworth, London, by his wife the former Pandora Jeffreys, and Annabella Kate Hardinge [born 1992], daughter of Mr Mark T. Hardinge and Mrs Hania Hardinge [nee Gaworzewska], both of Pimlico, London.
Sebastian de Zulueta'z grandfather, Sir Philip de Zulueta [1925-89], served as private secretary to three prime ministers, Eden, Macmillan and Douglas-Home. Sir Philip married the Hon Marie Louise Hennessy [born 1930], daughter of the 2nd Baron Windlesham [1903-62].
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Sebastian de Zulueta'z grandfather, Sir Philip de Zulueta [1925-89], served as private secretary to three prime ministers, Eden, Macmillan and Douglas-Home. Sir Philip married the Hon Marie Louise Hennessy [born 1930], daughter of the 2nd Baron Windlesham [1903-62].
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Bolimowski/de Zulueta engagement
The engagement was announced 22 February, 2020, between Samuel V.K. Bolimowski, eldest son of Maria Tomaszewska, of Henley-on-Thames, and Gala Marie-Louise Philomena de Zulueta [born 1988], daughter of Francis Philip Harold de Zulueta [born 10 Feb, 1959], of Wandsworth, London, by his wife the former Pabdora Jeffreys.
Gala de Zulueta is a granddaughter of Sir Philip Francis de Zulueta [1925-1989], private secretary to three prime ministers, Eden, Macmillan and Douglas-Home, by his wife the former Hon Marie Louise Hennessy [born 9 Mar, 1930], daughter of the 2nd Baron Windlesham [1903-62].
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Gala de Zulueta is a granddaughter of Sir Philip Francis de Zulueta [1925-1989], private secretary to three prime ministers, Eden, Macmillan and Douglas-Home, by his wife the former Hon Marie Louise Hennessy [born 9 Mar, 1930], daughter of the 2nd Baron Windlesham [1903-62].
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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Bluebell Rose Trafelet [born 2020]
_. The Lady Melissa Jane [Missy] Trafelet [nee Percy, born 1987], wife of Remy White Trafelet [born 1970], and scion of the Dukes of Northumberland, gave birth to a daughter, Bluebell Rose, 19 February, 2020, in New York.
Remy Trafelet is a son of Dean M. Trafelet, former Illinois Circuit Judge, by his wife Janet.
Lady Melissa is a daughter of the 12th Duke of Northumberland, of Alnwick Castle, and Syon House, by his wife the former [Isobel] Jane Miller Richard.
Lady Melissa was previously married, 2013 [div 2016] to Thomas Alexander van Straubenzee [born 1982], scion of that landed gentry family.
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Remy Trafelet is a son of Dean M. Trafelet, former Illinois Circuit Judge, by his wife Janet.
Lady Melissa is a daughter of the 12th Duke of Northumberland, of Alnwick Castle, and Syon House, by his wife the former [Isobel] Jane Miller Richard.
Lady Melissa was previously married, 2013 [div 2016] to Thomas Alexander van Straubenzee [born 1982], scion of that landed gentry family.
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Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont/McMillan engagement
_. The engagement was announced 20 February, 2020, between Henry Conolly Robert [Harry] Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont, yr, [born 10 May, 1990], elder son of Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon, 11th of Esslemont and 22nd of Hallhead [born 19 June, 1961], of Ellon, Aberdeenshire, by his wife the former Angela Clare Frisby, & Harriet S,A, McMillan, daughter of Mr & Mrs Cedric McMillan, of Cranford Farm, Braishfield, Hampshire.
Harry Wolrige Gordon is a kinsman of HM The Queen in his descent from the Abel Smith family. His grandfather, Robert Wolrige Gordon, 10th of Esslemont and 21st of Hallhead [1928-95], married Rosemary Jane Abel Smith [born 1 March, 1936], scion of that landed family, daughter of Vice-Admiral Sir Conolly Abel Smith, GCVO [1899-1985], by his wife the former Lady Mary Elizabeth Carnegie [1899-1996], daughter of the 10th Earl of Southesk [1854-1941].
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Harry Wolrige Gordon is a kinsman of HM The Queen in his descent from the Abel Smith family. His grandfather, Robert Wolrige Gordon, 10th of Esslemont and 21st of Hallhead [1928-95], married Rosemary Jane Abel Smith [born 1 March, 1936], scion of that landed family, daughter of Vice-Admiral Sir Conolly Abel Smith, GCVO [1899-1985], by his wife the former Lady Mary Elizabeth Carnegie [1899-1996], daughter of the 10th Earl of Southesk [1854-1941].
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Pollock/Roberts engagement
_. The engagement was announced 20 February, 2020, between Harold William Charles Pollock [born 30 April, 1988], scion of the Viscounts Hanworth, elder son of the late Major the Hon [Richard] Charles Standish Pollock [1951-2005], by his wife the former Annette Louise Lockhart, now of Long Melford, & Miss Sophia A. Roberts, eldest daughter of Senor and Senorita Jamie Roberts, of Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
Harold Pollock is a grandson paternally of the 2nd Viscount Hanworth [1916-1996].
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Harold Pollock is a grandson paternally of the 2nd Viscount Hanworth [1916-1996].
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Hackett/Boughey engagement
_. The engagement was announced 20 February, 2020, between Carlo W.P. Hackett, only son of the late Patrick Hackett, and Mrs David Cotterell, of Putney, London, & Victoria Rose Boughey [born 12 November, 1990], scion of the Boughey baronets, daughter of James Richard Boughey [born 29 Aug, 1960], of Piddletrenthide, Dorset, and Mrs Katharine Mary [Katy] Boughey [nee Fenwicke-Clennell, scion of that landed gentry family, born 14 June, 1963], of Kensington, London.
Victoria is a first cousin once removed of Sarah, Duchess of York.
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Victoria is a first cousin once removed of Sarah, Duchess of York.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Florence Elizabeth Foster Talbot Rice [born 2020]
_. Charlotte Emma Scott Talbot Rice [nee Foster, born 1984], wife of Samuel Peter Gurney Talbot Rice [born 1982], scion of the Barons Dynevor, gave birth to a daughter, Florence Elizabeth Foster, 18 February, 2020, a sister for Annie Rose Aver, who was born in 2018.
Samuel Talbot Rice is a son of Nigel Talbot Rice [born 1938], by his wife the former [Rosfrith] Joanna Sarah Manning [born 1947]. He married in 2012, Charlotte Emma Scott Foster, daughter of Judge Richard John Samuel Foster [born 1954], by his first wife the former [Marlene] Ann Scott [1941-2002].
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Samuel Talbot Rice is a son of Nigel Talbot Rice [born 1938], by his wife the former [Rosfrith] Joanna Sarah Manning [born 1947]. He married in 2012, Charlotte Emma Scott Foster, daughter of Judge Richard John Samuel Foster [born 1954], by his first wife the former [Marlene] Ann Scott [1941-2002].
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Carter/Beresford engagement
_. The engagement was announced 19 February, 2020, between Christopher Neil Carter, younger son of Mr & Mrs Neil Carter, of Merton, co Oxford, & Simonne Alexandra Beresford [born 1989], daughter of Peter Waller, and his then wife, former wife Evelyne Hoskin.
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Simonne took the name Beresford in lieu of Waller on her mother's second marriage in 1993 to Valentine Tristram de la Poer Beresford [born 10 Oct, 1965], of Dorchester, Dorset, scion of the Marquesses of Waterford.
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Balthazar Frederick Tassilo von Westenholz [born 2020]
_. To Caroline Anna Christine Sieber and Frederick Patrick Piers von Westenholz [born 1980], a son, Balthazar Frederick Tassilo, 11 February, 2020, a brother for Electra Amalia Bartholomea, born in 2015, and for Cleopatra Frederica Madeline, born 2017.
Frederick von Westenholz is a son of Frederick Patrick Piers Baron von Westenholz [born 1943], by his second wife the former Jane Leveson [born 1953], descended from the Blackwood baronets [from whom descended the Marquesses of Dufferin & Ava], &c.
Frederick's uncle, Charles von Westenholz [who died 2016], married Lady Mary Kerr, sister of the Marquess of Lothian.
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Frederick von Westenholz is a son of Frederick Patrick Piers Baron von Westenholz [born 1943], by his second wife the former Jane Leveson [born 1953], descended from the Blackwood baronets [from whom descended the Marquesses of Dufferin & Ava], &c.
Frederick's uncle, Charles von Westenholz [who died 2016], married Lady Mary Kerr, sister of the Marquess of Lothian.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Walter Peregrine Chadwyck-Healey [born 2020]
_. The Hon Virginia Audrey Hart Chadwyck-Healey [born 1982, nee Fraser], scion of the Barons Strathalmond, and wife of Oliver Peregrine Chadwyck-Healey [born 1982], scion of the baronets of that name, gave birth to a son, Walter Peregrine, 17 February, 2020, a brother for Nancy Amanda [born 2014], and for Maggie Davina [born 2016].
Oliver is a son of Peregrine James Chadwyck-Healey [born 1950], by his wife the former Julia Mary Boughey [born born 1952], a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of York, daughter of Sir Richard Boughey, 10th Baronet [1925-1978].
The Hon Virginia Chadwyck-Healey is a daughter of the 3rd Baron Strathalmond [born 1947], by his wife the former Amanda Rose Taylor.
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Oliver is a son of Peregrine James Chadwyck-Healey [born 1950], by his wife the former Julia Mary Boughey [born born 1952], a cousin of Sarah, Duchess of York, daughter of Sir Richard Boughey, 10th Baronet [1925-1978].
The Hon Virginia Chadwyck-Healey is a daughter of the 3rd Baron Strathalmond [born 1947], by his wife the former Amanda Rose Taylor.
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Scarlett Olivia Gamble [born 2020]
_.To Clare Martin and Paul Matthew Gamble [born 1975], a daughter, Scarlett Olivia, 17 February, 2020, a sister for Lucy and Emily.
Paul Gamble is a son of Timothy Massey Gamble [born 1941], descended from the Troubridge baronets, by his wife the former Georgina Mead.
Paul is descended from Sir Thomas Troubridge, 3rd Baronet [1815-67].
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Paul Gamble is a son of Timothy Massey Gamble [born 1941], descended from the Troubridge baronets, by his wife the former Georgina Mead.
Paul is descended from Sir Thomas Troubridge, 3rd Baronet [1815-67].
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Colonel Ian Ranald Critchley, OBE 1926-2020
_. Colonel Ian Ranald Critchley, OBE, late the Black Watch, died 7 February, 2020. He was the maternal grandfather of the Earl of Leven and Melville.
He was born in 1926, son of Lieutenant-Colonel [Drury] Ranald Critchley [1896-1969], of Park Close, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, by his wife the former Gladys Olive Julia O'Brien [1895-1971]; married 6 January, 1951, Isabel Mary Hamilton [1929-2016], daughter of Lieut-Col. Adrian Kelso Hamilton [1897-1960], by his wife the former Susannah Mary Arbuthnott [1901-83], scion of the Viscounts of Arbuthnott. He was the father of two sons, and two daughters. His son, Rowland [1961-2017], married Elisabeth Storey [b 1964], scion of the Storey baronets. His daughter, Julia Clare [b 1961], married in 1981, David Leslie-Melville, styled Lord Balgonie [1954-2007], son and heir of the 16th Earl of Leven and Melville. His daughter, Anna, married Thomas Adby Collins, scion of that landed family.
The funeral takes place 24 February, 2020, at St James Episcopal Church, Muthill.
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He was born in 1926, son of Lieutenant-Colonel [Drury] Ranald Critchley [1896-1969], of Park Close, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, by his wife the former Gladys Olive Julia O'Brien [1895-1971]; married 6 January, 1951, Isabel Mary Hamilton [1929-2016], daughter of Lieut-Col. Adrian Kelso Hamilton [1897-1960], by his wife the former Susannah Mary Arbuthnott [1901-83], scion of the Viscounts of Arbuthnott. He was the father of two sons, and two daughters. His son, Rowland [1961-2017], married Elisabeth Storey [b 1964], scion of the Storey baronets. His daughter, Julia Clare [b 1961], married in 1981, David Leslie-Melville, styled Lord Balgonie [1954-2007], son and heir of the 16th Earl of Leven and Melville. His daughter, Anna, married Thomas Adby Collins, scion of that landed family.
The funeral takes place 24 February, 2020, at St James Episcopal Church, Muthill.
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Vestey/Harris engagement
_. The engagement was announced 18 February, 2020, between Thomas Hector Moubray [Tom] Vestey [born 1993], scion of the Vestey baronets, eldest son of George Moubray William Vestey [born 1964], of Great Thurlow, Suffolk, by his wife the former Rachel Philippa Osborne, and Emily K. Harris, youngest daughter of Mr & Mrs Malcolm Harris, of Northampton.
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Dr John Francis Hyde Villiers 1936-2020
_. Dr John Francis Hyde Villiers, who died at his home in Norfolk, 11 February, 2020, aged 84, was a scion of the Earls of Clarendon.
He was born 24 January, 1936, youngest son of Eric Hyde Villiers [1881-1964], by his wife the former Joan Ankaret Talbot [1901-86], and was a great-grandson of the 4th Earl of Clarendon [1800-1870].
He married 19 July, 1958, Myee Miranda McKenna [b 10 Aug, 1935], daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel David McKenna [1911-2003], by his wife the former Lady Cecilia Elizabeth Keppel [1910-2003], scion of the Earls of Albemarle, daughter of the 9th Earl [1882-1979], &c.
Dr Hyde Villiers leaves a son and three daughters.
A Service will be held at St Nicholas Church, Blakeney, Norfolk, 9 March, 2020.
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He was born 24 January, 1936, youngest son of Eric Hyde Villiers [1881-1964], by his wife the former Joan Ankaret Talbot [1901-86], and was a great-grandson of the 4th Earl of Clarendon [1800-1870].
He married 19 July, 1958, Myee Miranda McKenna [b 10 Aug, 1935], daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel David McKenna [1911-2003], by his wife the former Lady Cecilia Elizabeth Keppel [1910-2003], scion of the Earls of Albemarle, daughter of the 9th Earl [1882-1979], &c.
Dr Hyde Villiers leaves a son and three daughters.
A Service will be held at St Nicholas Church, Blakeney, Norfolk, 9 March, 2020.
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Leo Henry Ingham [born 2020]
_. Camelia Aline Ingham [born 1988, nee Buckmaster], wife of Harry James Fraser Ingham [born 1988], gave birth to a son, Leo Henry, 31 January, 2020.
Harry Ingham is the son of Michael Ingham, of Wimbledon, London, by his wife the former Shirley Cairns, and Camelia Ingham is a daughter of Henry G. Buckmaster, of Little Blakenham, co Suffolk, by his wife the former Julia Mary Hobhouse [born 1956], scion of the Hobhouse baronets.
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Harry Ingham is the son of Michael Ingham, of Wimbledon, London, by his wife the former Shirley Cairns, and Camelia Ingham is a daughter of Henry G. Buckmaster, of Little Blakenham, co Suffolk, by his wife the former Julia Mary Hobhouse [born 1956], scion of the Hobhouse baronets.
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Monday, February 17, 2020
Elspeth Dorina Carlyon [nee Gore-Langton] 1926-2020
_. Elspeth Dorina Carlyon, who died 6 February, 2020, aged 94, was a scion of the Earls Temple of Stowe, born 21 January, 1926, daughter of Lieutenant-Commander the Hon Evelyn Arthur Grenville Gore-Langton, DSO, RN [1884-1972], by his wife the former Irene Maria Gartside-Spaight [1890-1967], scion of that Irish landed gentry family.
Elspeth was a granddaughter of the 4th Earl Temple of Stowe [1847-1902].
She married 20 July, 1950, Thomas Alfred Spry Carlyon [1923-99], son of Maj Alfred Spry Carlyon [1879-1955], by his wife the former Gwendoline Young-Jamieson. She leaves a son, William, and a daughter, Nicola.
The funeral takes place at St Paul's Church, Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall, 2 March, 2020.
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Elspeth was a granddaughter of the 4th Earl Temple of Stowe [1847-1902].
She married 20 July, 1950, Thomas Alfred Spry Carlyon [1923-99], son of Maj Alfred Spry Carlyon [1879-1955], by his wife the former Gwendoline Young-Jamieson. She leaves a son, William, and a daughter, Nicola.
The funeral takes place at St Paul's Church, Charlestown, St Austell, Cornwall, 2 March, 2020.
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The Baroness MacLehose of Beoch [died 2020]
_. The Baroness MacLehose of Beoch (née Dunlop), who died 16 February, 2020, aged 99, was the widow of the Baron MacLehose of Beoch, KT, GCVO, GBE [1917-2000], Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong 1971-1982.
She was the former Margaret Noel Dunlop, daughter of Sir Thomas Dunlop, and married diplomat Crawford Murray MacLehose, in 1947.
Her husband served as British Ambassador to Vietnam 1967-69, and to Denmark, 1969-71, was created a life peer in 1982, and appointed a Knight of the Thistle in that year.
Lady MacLehose is survived by a daughter, the Hon Sylvia Margaret Sandeman [born 1949], and was predeceased by a daughter, the Hon Elfrida Wedgwood.
The funeral takes place at St Oswald's Episcopal Church, Maybole, Ayrshire, 26 February, 2020.
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She was the former Margaret Noel Dunlop, daughter of Sir Thomas Dunlop, and married diplomat Crawford Murray MacLehose, in 1947.
Her husband served as British Ambassador to Vietnam 1967-69, and to Denmark, 1969-71, was created a life peer in 1982, and appointed a Knight of the Thistle in that year.
Lady MacLehose is survived by a daughter, the Hon Sylvia Margaret Sandeman [born 1949], and was predeceased by a daughter, the Hon Elfrida Wedgwood.
The funeral takes place at St Oswald's Episcopal Church, Maybole, Ayrshire, 26 February, 2020.
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Andolie Nina Patricia Ball [born 2020]
_. Lucinda Anlaby Joan Ball [nee Newman, born 1986], wife of Alan G. Ball, gave birth to a daughter, Andolie Nina Patricia, 16 February, 2020.
Alan Ball is a son of Mr & Mrs Gregory Ball, of Shellharbour, Australia, and Lucinda is a daughter of the late Robin George Newman [1936-2009], by his wife the former Lavinia Anlaby Legard [born 1944], scion of the Legard baronets.
Lucinda's paternal grandfather, George Christopher Newman married Lady Nina Joan Edith Virginia Villiers [1908-71], daughter of the 6th Earl of Clarendon.
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Alan Ball is a son of Mr & Mrs Gregory Ball, of Shellharbour, Australia, and Lucinda is a daughter of the late Robin George Newman [1936-2009], by his wife the former Lavinia Anlaby Legard [born 1944], scion of the Legard baronets.
Lucinda's paternal grandfather, George Christopher Newman married Lady Nina Joan Edith Virginia Villiers [1908-71], daughter of the 6th Earl of Clarendon.
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Saturday, February 15, 2020
Hall/Dudley engagement
_. The engagement was announced 15 February, 2020, between Frederick Amery Kynaston Hall [born 1989], descended from the Studd baronets, son of Christopher John Hall [born 1957], of Rockbourne, Hampshire, by his wife the former Jane Anastasia Studd [born 1961], and Alexandra M Dudley, daughter of Michael Dudley, of Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, and Mrs Carmen Dudley, of Lynchmere, west Sussex.
Frederick Hall is a grandson paternally of the late director Sir Peter Hall, KBE [1930-2017] by his 1st wife the actress Leslie Caron [born 1931], and a grandson maternally of Capt Sir Robert Studd, 3rd Baronet [1926-77].
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Frederick Hall is a grandson paternally of the late director Sir Peter Hall, KBE [1930-2017] by his 1st wife the actress Leslie Caron [born 1931], and a grandson maternally of Capt Sir Robert Studd, 3rd Baronet [1926-77].
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Hon Tessa Mary Ogilvie Thompson 1934-2020
_. The Hon Tessa Ogilvie Thompson, who died 14 February, 2020, aged 85, was one of the co-heirs to the ancient Barony of Dacre, and a scion of the viscounts Hampden.
She was born the Hon Tessa Mary Brand, 21 April, 1934, fourth daughter of the 4th Viscount Hampden, CMG [1900-1965] who also succeeded as 26th Baron Dacre, by his wife the former Leila Emily Seely [1900-1996], scion of the Seely baronets.
She married 24 July, 1956, Julian Ogilvie Thompson, daughter of Newton Ogilvie Thompson [1904-92], by his wife the former Anne Agnes Eve Wiener [1905-2000], by whom she had issue, two son, Christopher and Anthony, and two daughters, Rachel and Katharine.
On her father's death, 17 October, 1965, his viscouncty of Hampden passed to his closest male heir, and the Barony of Dacre [created in 1321] fell into abeyance between his two surviving daughters, Rachel [born in 1929], and Tessa [born in 1934], and in 1970 the abeyance was terminated in favour of the elder daughter, Rachel [1929-2012], who became [27th] Baroness Dacre in her own right.
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She was born the Hon Tessa Mary Brand, 21 April, 1934, fourth daughter of the 4th Viscount Hampden, CMG [1900-1965] who also succeeded as 26th Baron Dacre, by his wife the former Leila Emily Seely [1900-1996], scion of the Seely baronets.
She married 24 July, 1956, Julian Ogilvie Thompson, daughter of Newton Ogilvie Thompson [1904-92], by his wife the former Anne Agnes Eve Wiener [1905-2000], by whom she had issue, two son, Christopher and Anthony, and two daughters, Rachel and Katharine.
On her father's death, 17 October, 1965, his viscouncty of Hampden passed to his closest male heir, and the Barony of Dacre [created in 1321] fell into abeyance between his two surviving daughters, Rachel [born in 1929], and Tessa [born in 1934], and in 1970 the abeyance was terminated in favour of the elder daughter, Rachel [1929-2012], who became [27th] Baroness Dacre in her own right.
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Colonel Maurice Richard Gray [Dick] Clutterbuck 1925-2020
_. Colonel Maurice Richard Gray Clutterbuck, died 14 February, 2020. Born in 1925 he married Gillian Margaret Harding [1927-2017], daughter of Maj Egerton Stephen Somers Harding [1886-1970], descended from the Barons Somers. Colonel Clutterbuck leaves issue. His granddaughter, Cecilia Colacicchi [born 1988], married 2016, Henry Miles Fitzalan Howard, styled Earl of Arundel and Surrey [born 3 Dec, 1987], son and heir of the 18th Duke of Norfolk [b 2 Dec, 1956].
Colonel Clutterbuck's funeral takes place at St Benet's Roman Catholic Church, Kemerton, Gloucestershire, 28 February, 2020.
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Colonel Clutterbuck's funeral takes place at St Benet's Roman Catholic Church, Kemerton, Gloucestershire, 28 February, 2020.
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The Baroness Stevens of Ludgate 1939-2020
_. The Baroness Stevens of Ludgate, who died 11 February, 2020, aged 80, was the third wife of the life peer Baron Stevens of Ludgate [born 26 May, 1936].
The Russian-born former photographer Meriza Giori was born in January, 1939, & married David Stevens as his third wife in 1990 [his second wife having died choking on a peach in 1989].
David Stevens was Chairman of United Newspapers, 1981-99, and created a life peer in 1987, as Baron Stevens of Ludgate. Originally a Conservative peer he defected to UKIP in later years.
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The Russian-born former photographer Meriza Giori was born in January, 1939, & married David Stevens as his third wife in 1990 [his second wife having died choking on a peach in 1989].
David Stevens was Chairman of United Newspapers, 1981-99, and created a life peer in 1987, as Baron Stevens of Ludgate. Originally a Conservative peer he defected to UKIP in later years.
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Friday, February 14, 2020
Joanna Hermione Beckitt [nee Burnett-Stuart] 1960-2020
_. Joanna Beckitt, who died 13 February, 2020, aged 59, was descended from the Camerons of Lochiel and the Dukes of Buccleuch & Queensberry, & Dukes of Montrose.
She was born Joanna Hermione Burnett-Stuart, 25 Oct, 1960, scion of a landed gentry family, daughter of Joseph Burnett-Stuart [1930-2010], by his wife Mary Hermione Stewart [born 1931].
She was a great-granddaughter of Sir Donald Cameron of Lochie, 25th Chief of the Clan [1876-1951], who married Lady Hermione Graham [1882-1978], daughter of the 5th Duke of Montrose, and a great-great-granddaughter of Lady Margaret Montagu-Douglas-Scott [1846-1918], daughter of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry [1806-84], &c.
Married Jonathan Burkitt, by whom she had issues, two daughters, Hermione and Sophie.
The funeral takes place at St James's Church, Piccadilly, 5 March, 2020.
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She was born Joanna Hermione Burnett-Stuart, 25 Oct, 1960, scion of a landed gentry family, daughter of Joseph Burnett-Stuart [1930-2010], by his wife Mary Hermione Stewart [born 1931].
She was a great-granddaughter of Sir Donald Cameron of Lochie, 25th Chief of the Clan [1876-1951], who married Lady Hermione Graham [1882-1978], daughter of the 5th Duke of Montrose, and a great-great-granddaughter of Lady Margaret Montagu-Douglas-Scott [1846-1918], daughter of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry [1806-84], &c.
Married Jonathan Burkitt, by whom she had issues, two daughters, Hermione and Sophie.
The funeral takes place at St James's Church, Piccadilly, 5 March, 2020.
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Thursday, February 13, 2020
Sir Hugh Guy Cubitt, CBE 1928-2020
_. Sir Hugh Cubitt, CBE, who died 6 February, 2020, aged 91, was a former Lord Mayor of Westminster and cousin of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.
Hugh Guy Cubitt was born 2 July, 1928, son of Lieutenant-Col the Hon Charles Guy Cubitt [1903-79], by his wife the former Rosamond Mary Edith Cholmeley [1904-84], scion of the Cholmeley baronets, and was a grandson of the 2nd Baron Ashcombe [1867-1947].
He was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth and Greenwich, and was a naval cadet in the closing months of the Second World War. He served as a Lieut [RN] in the Korean War 1949-51. Elected to Westminster City Council in 1963, and later became its leader. He served as Lord Mayor of Westminster 1977-78. In 1983 he was knighted and served as High Sheriff of Surrey in that year.
Hugh Cubitt married 26 June, 1958, Linda Ishbel Campbell [born 1934], scion of the Barons Colgrain, daughter of the Hon Angus Dudley Campbell, by his wife the former Joan Pakenham, scion of the Earls of Longford. He leaves a widow and a son Jonathan and two daughters, Joanna and Victoria.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at St Barnabas Church, Ranmore, 20 April, 2020.
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Hugh Guy Cubitt was born 2 July, 1928, son of Lieutenant-Col the Hon Charles Guy Cubitt [1903-79], by his wife the former Rosamond Mary Edith Cholmeley [1904-84], scion of the Cholmeley baronets, and was a grandson of the 2nd Baron Ashcombe [1867-1947].
He was educated at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth and Greenwich, and was a naval cadet in the closing months of the Second World War. He served as a Lieut [RN] in the Korean War 1949-51. Elected to Westminster City Council in 1963, and later became its leader. He served as Lord Mayor of Westminster 1977-78. In 1983 he was knighted and served as High Sheriff of Surrey in that year.
Hugh Cubitt married 26 June, 1958, Linda Ishbel Campbell [born 1934], scion of the Barons Colgrain, daughter of the Hon Angus Dudley Campbell, by his wife the former Joan Pakenham, scion of the Earls of Longford. He leaves a widow and a son Jonathan and two daughters, Joanna and Victoria.
A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at St Barnabas Church, Ranmore, 20 April, 2020.
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David Offley Crewe-Read 1944-2020
_. David Offley Crewe-Read died 31 January, 2020. He was 75. He was a scion of the Crewe landed family from whom descended the now extinct Marquesses of Crewe.
He was born in 1944, a son of Colonel John Offley Crewe-Read [1908-], by his wife the former Hon Diana Wroughton Robins [died 2007], daughter of the 1st [and last] Baron Robins [1884-1962].
He married firstly, Elizabeth Jane Dyer, by whom he had issue, Caspian, Daniel and Gabriella. By his 2nd wife, the former Emma Garton, he had issue, Honey-Bee, Sacha, and Charles.
His eldest daughter, Gabriella, married Toby Grafftey-Smith [died 2017], a founder member of the band Jamiroquai.
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at the Church of Our Most Holy Redeemer and St Thomas More, Chelsea, 13 March, 2020.
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He was born in 1944, a son of Colonel John Offley Crewe-Read [1908-], by his wife the former Hon Diana Wroughton Robins [died 2007], daughter of the 1st [and last] Baron Robins [1884-1962].
He married firstly, Elizabeth Jane Dyer, by whom he had issue, Caspian, Daniel and Gabriella. By his 2nd wife, the former Emma Garton, he had issue, Honey-Bee, Sacha, and Charles.
His eldest daughter, Gabriella, married Toby Grafftey-Smith [died 2017], a founder member of the band Jamiroquai.
A Service of Thanksgiving will take place at the Church of Our Most Holy Redeemer and St Thomas More, Chelsea, 13 March, 2020.
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Christopher Gerald Pole-Carew 1931-2020
_. Christopher Gerald Pole-Carew, who died 12 February, 2020, aged 88, was born 17 May, 1931, son of Maj Gerald Ayshford Pole-Carew [1887-1969], by his wife the former Eileen Lorna O'Callaghan [died 1989]; married 3 Apr, 1954, Gillian Elizabeth Burton, by whom he had issue.
Mr Pole-Carew was for many years managing director of the Nottingham Evening Post Newspaper.
Mr Pole-Carew has descents from the Lytteltons and the Seymour Baronets [scions of the Dukes of Somerset] &c.
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Mr Pole-Carew was for many years managing director of the Nottingham Evening Post Newspaper.
Mr Pole-Carew has descents from the Lytteltons and the Seymour Baronets [scions of the Dukes of Somerset] &c.
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The 3rd and last Baron Greenhill 1924-2020
_. The 3rd Baron Greenhill died 13 January, 2020, at Newbury. He was 95.
Malcolm Greenhill was born 5 May, 1924, a younger son of the 1st Baron Greenhill [1887-1967], by his wife the former Ida Goodman [who died in 1985].
He succeeded to the peerage, created in 1950, on the death of his elder brother, Stanley, the 2nd Baron, 28 September, 1989.
Lord Greenhill was unmarried, and the peerage now becomes extinct.
The funeral will take place at West Berkshire Crematorium, 20 February, 2020.
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Malcolm Greenhill was born 5 May, 1924, a younger son of the 1st Baron Greenhill [1887-1967], by his wife the former Ida Goodman [who died in 1985].
He succeeded to the peerage, created in 1950, on the death of his elder brother, Stanley, the 2nd Baron, 28 September, 1989.
Lord Greenhill was unmarried, and the peerage now becomes extinct.
The funeral will take place at West Berkshire Crematorium, 20 February, 2020.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Henry James Hampshire Broughton [born 2020]
_. Angela Greta Broughton [nee Hampshire], wife of the Hon Henry Robert Broughton [born 2 Oct, 1978], scion of the Barons Fairhaven, gave birth to a son, Henry James Hampshire, 11 February, 2020, a brother for Isabella, who was born 10 Aug, 2017.
The Hon Henry Broughton is the sixth child of Major the 3rd Baron Fairhaven [born 16 Nov, 1936], by his wife the former Kathleen Patricia Magill. He married in 2015, Angela Greta Hampshire, daughter of Dr Robert Hampshire, of Sydney, Australia, by his wife Sally.
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The Hon Henry Broughton is the sixth child of Major the 3rd Baron Fairhaven [born 16 Nov, 1936], by his wife the former Kathleen Patricia Magill. He married in 2015, Angela Greta Hampshire, daughter of Dr Robert Hampshire, of Sydney, Australia, by his wife Sally.
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Diana Anne Norman [nee Sheffield] 1942-2020
_. Diana Anne Norman, who died 10 February, 2020, aged 77, was a scion of the Sheffield baronets.
She was born 15 May, 1942, as Diana Anne Sheffield, second daughter of John Vincent Sheffield [1913-2008], by his 1st wife the former Anne Margaret Faudel-Phillips [died 1969]. Her elder sister, Jane Stevens, was Lady in Waiting to HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, for 32 years. A cousin, Davina Sheffield, was mooted as a possible Princess of Wales in the mid 1970s.
She married 9 July, 1966, David Mark Norman, scion of that landed family, son of Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Richard Norman, of Much Hadham, co Hertford, by whom she had issue, a son Jonathan [born 1972], and three daughters, Anna [born 1967], Isabella [born 1971], and Davina [born 1981]. Her middle daughter Isabella is the wife of the Hon Timothy Knatchbull [born 1964], a grandson of Admiral of the Fleet the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma [1900-79].
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She was born 15 May, 1942, as Diana Anne Sheffield, second daughter of John Vincent Sheffield [1913-2008], by his 1st wife the former Anne Margaret Faudel-Phillips [died 1969]. Her elder sister, Jane Stevens, was Lady in Waiting to HRH The Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, for 32 years. A cousin, Davina Sheffield, was mooted as a possible Princess of Wales in the mid 1970s.
She married 9 July, 1966, David Mark Norman, scion of that landed family, son of Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Richard Norman, of Much Hadham, co Hertford, by whom she had issue, a son Jonathan [born 1972], and three daughters, Anna [born 1967], Isabella [born 1971], and Davina [born 1981]. Her middle daughter Isabella is the wife of the Hon Timothy Knatchbull [born 1964], a grandson of Admiral of the Fleet the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma [1900-79].
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Robert Alexander Montgomerie of Southannan 1938-2020
_. Robert Alexander Montgomerie of Southannan, died 8 February, 2020, at Verbier, Switzerland. He was 81, the scion of a Scots landed family.
He was born in 1938 a son of Colonel George Jardine Kidston-Montgomerie of Southannan [1907-93], by his wife the former Lydia Cecilia Mason [d 1991]; his sister, Philippa married as her second husband the 7th Marquess Townshend.
He married in 1964, Margaret Ann Everett, daughter of R.A. Everett, by whom he had issue.
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He was born in 1938 a son of Colonel George Jardine Kidston-Montgomerie of Southannan [1907-93], by his wife the former Lydia Cecilia Mason [d 1991]; his sister, Philippa married as her second husband the 7th Marquess Townshend.
He married in 1964, Margaret Ann Everett, daughter of R.A. Everett, by whom he had issue.
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Monday, February 10, 2020
Mary Ada, Baroness Wrottesley 1929-2020
Mary Ada, Baroness Wrottesley, who died at Kirstenhof, Western Cape, South Africa, 31 January, 2020, aged 90, was the widow of the 5th Baron Wrottesley (1918-1977).
She was born 5 March, 1929, the only daughter of Edgar Dryden Tudhope, of Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa; and married 5 March, 1955, as his third wife, the then Richard John Wrottesley (born 7 July, 1918), son Lt the Hon Walter Bennet Wrottesley (1877-d 25 May, 1962), and his wife the former Kate May Harris, the only daughter of Douglas Howard Harris, of Craddock, Cape Colony, South Africa.
Her husband succeeded his uncle, 1 September, 1962, as 5th Baron Wrottesley (Peerage of the UK, cr 1838), and to the family baronetcy (cr 1642), and died 23 October, 1977.
Lady Wrottesley leaves issue, two sons, the Hon Stephen Wrottesley (born 21 Dec, 1955, died 4 Sept, 2003), and the Hon Nicholas Wrottesley (born 24 September, 1963).
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Dottie Tyrwhitt-Drake [born 2020]
_. Jenna Louise Tyrwhitt-Drake [nee Crossley, born 1987], wife of Edward William Tyrwhitt-Drake [born 1986], scion of that landed gentry family, gave birth to a daughter, Dottie, 5 February, 2020.
Edward is a son of William T.P. Tyrwhitt-Drake [born 1942], of Bereleigh, Hampshire, by his wife the former Philippa J.M. Bibby [born 1957].
Jenna Tyrwhitt-Drake is a daughter of Mr Mark S. Crossley, of Edenfield, Hampshire, by his wife the former Claire E. Savage.
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Edward is a son of William T.P. Tyrwhitt-Drake [born 1942], of Bereleigh, Hampshire, by his wife the former Philippa J.M. Bibby [born 1957].
Jenna Tyrwhitt-Drake is a daughter of Mr Mark S. Crossley, of Edenfield, Hampshire, by his wife the former Claire E. Savage.
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Sunday, February 09, 2020
Jennifer Keown-Boyd 1942-2020
_. Jennifer Keown-Boyd, who died 8 February, 2020, was a daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel William Dalison Keown-Boyd, OBE [1912-1984], scion of that Irish landed family, by his wife the former Anne Frances Macpherson-Grant [1914-2002], scion of the extinct Macpherson-Grant baronets, &c.
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Maclean of Dochgarroch/van Luyn engagement
_. The engagement has been announced between Hector Maclean of Dochgarroch, yr, elder son of the Very Rev Allan Maclean of Dochgarroch [born 22 Oct, 1950], 16th Chief of that clan, and 21st Chief of Clan Terlach, by his wife Anne, and Dr Jeanette van Luyn, younger daughter of Mr & Mrs Richard van Luyn, of Mount Whitestone, Queensland, Australia.
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Thursday, February 06, 2020
Colclasure/Eden engagement
_. The engagement was announced 6 February, 2020, between Michael Colclasure, son of Craig and Linda Colclasure, of of Rugby, Warwickshire, & Madeleine Alexandra [Maddie] Eden [born 23 June, 1992], scion of the Eden baronets, daughter of the Hon John Edward Morton [Jack] Eden [born 25 January, 1966], of Sri Lanka, by his wife the former Joanna Spears.
Maddie Eden is a granddaughter of the Baron Eden of Winton, PC [born 15 Sept, 1925], 7th Baronet, and Conservative government minister, &c.
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Maddie Eden is a granddaughter of the Baron Eden of Winton, PC [born 15 Sept, 1925], 7th Baronet, and Conservative government minister, &c.
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Wednesday, February 05, 2020
Burshtyn/Gore Browne engagement
_. The engagement was announced 5 February, 2020, between Eric D. Burshtyn, son of Mr & Mrs Marek Burshtyn, of of Hod Hasharon, Israel, & Sophie M Gore Browne, scion of that landed gentry family, daughter of Patrick Robert (Bertie) Gore Browne [born 1956], by his wife the former Sarah E. Jenkinson.
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Tuesday, February 04, 2020
The Baron Sheldon, PC 1923-2020
_. The Lord Sheldon, PC, a life Baron, died 2 February, 2020. He was 96.
Robert Edward Sheldon was Labour MP for Ashton Under Lyne, 1964-2001; served as Financial Secretary to the Treasury in the Wilson and Callaghan administrations, 1975-79; sworn of the Privy Council in 1977, and created a life peer upon standing down as an MP.
Robert Sheldon was born 13 Sept, 1923.
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Robert Edward Sheldon was Labour MP for Ashton Under Lyne, 1964-2001; served as Financial Secretary to the Treasury in the Wilson and Callaghan administrations, 1975-79; sworn of the Privy Council in 1977, and created a life peer upon standing down as an MP.
Robert Sheldon was born 13 Sept, 1923.
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Archie Thomas Peter Crosthwaite [born 2020]
_. Alexandra E. Crosthwaite [nee Moore[, wife of Thomas Richard Crosthwaite [born 1988], descended from the Hervey-Bathurst baronets, gave birth to a son, Archie Thomas Peter, 28 January, 2020.
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George Henry Charles Petty-Fitzmaurice, styled Viscount Calne and Calstone [born 2020]
_. Nadine Alexandra L. Petty-Fitzmaurice [born 1972, nee Mentior], wife of Simon Henry George Perry-Fitzmaurice, styled Earl of Kerry (born 24 Nov, 1970), gave birth to a son and heir, George Henry Charles, styled Viscount Calne and Calstone, 3 February, 2020.
The Earl of Kerry, scion of the Marquesses of Lansdowne (Marquess, GB, cr 1784), is the eldest son and heir of the 9th Marquis of Lansdowne (born 21 Feb, 1941), of Bowood, Calne, co Wilts, by his late former wife the former Lady Frances Helen Mary Eliot (b 1943, d 6 Jan 2004), scion of the Earls of St German, daughter of the 9th Earl of St Germans.
The Countess of Kerry is a daughter of the late Mr Marc Mentior, of London, by his late wife the former ____ Hagan.
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The Earl of Kerry, scion of the Marquesses of Lansdowne (Marquess, GB, cr 1784), is the eldest son and heir of the 9th Marquis of Lansdowne (born 21 Feb, 1941), of Bowood, Calne, co Wilts, by his late former wife the former Lady Frances Helen Mary Eliot (b 1943, d 6 Jan 2004), scion of the Earls of St German, daughter of the 9th Earl of St Germans.
The Countess of Kerry is a daughter of the late Mr Marc Mentior, of London, by his late wife the former ____ Hagan.
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Saturday, February 01, 2020
Lady Hugh Smith 1939-2020
_. Lady Hugh Smith, who died 29 January, 2020, aged 80, was the widow of Sir Andrew Colin Hugh Smith [1931-2012], chairman of the London Stock Exchange 1988-94.
She was the former Venetia Flower, born 21 April, 1939, daughter of Peter Hugh Flower [1910-93], by his wife the former Lydia Josephine Huth, scion of that landed gentry family.
Venetia's grandfather, Hugh Duncombe Flower [1878-1950], married Ida Hamilton [1883-1970], scion of the Dukes of Abercorn. She married Andrew Hugh Smith in 1964. He was a scion of the Smith of Midhurst landed gentry family and thus a kinsman of HM The Queen. Two sons of the marriage.
A Memorial Service takes place at St Leonard's Church, Grendon Underwood, 18 Apr, 2020.
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She was the former Venetia Flower, born 21 April, 1939, daughter of Peter Hugh Flower [1910-93], by his wife the former Lydia Josephine Huth, scion of that landed gentry family.
Venetia's grandfather, Hugh Duncombe Flower [1878-1950], married Ida Hamilton [1883-1970], scion of the Dukes of Abercorn. She married Andrew Hugh Smith in 1964. He was a scion of the Smith of Midhurst landed gentry family and thus a kinsman of HM The Queen. Two sons of the marriage.
A Memorial Service takes place at St Leonard's Church, Grendon Underwood, 18 Apr, 2020.
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Sophie Grace Gore Langton [born 2020]
_. Sarah Louise Gore Langton [nee Fish, born 1988], wife of Chandos James Brydges Gore Langton [born 1987], scion of the Earls Temple of Stowe, gave birth to a daughter, Sophie Grace, 26 January, 2020, a sister for Charlotte Alice, who was born in 2018.
Chandos is a son of Chandos Alaric Graham Gore Langton [born 1949], by his wife the former Sarah Fiona Collins. Sarah Gore Langton is a daughter of Prof Sir David Royden Fish [born 1956], by his wife the former Glenda Joyce Parker.
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Chandos is a son of Chandos Alaric Graham Gore Langton [born 1949], by his wife the former Sarah Fiona Collins. Sarah Gore Langton is a daughter of Prof Sir David Royden Fish [born 1956], by his wife the former Glenda Joyce Parker.
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Wilfred Robert Graham-Watson [born 2020]
_. Serena Graham-Watson [nee France-Hayhurst], wife of Capt Florian Ncholas Graham-Watson, [born 6 December, 1986], late the Irish Guards, gave birth to a son, Wilfred Robert, 29 January, 2020, a brother for Arnaud James, who was born 25 July, 2018.
Florian Graham-Watson, sometime equerry to HRH The Duke of Cambridge, scion of the Graham-Watson landed gentry family, is son of Mr Andrew FitzJames Graham-Watson (born 1957), of Longworth, Oxfordshire, by his wife the former Brigitte Jeanson, of Paris.
Serena Graham-Watson is a daughter of Mr & Mrs James France-Hayhurst, of Bunbury Heath, Cheshire.
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Florian Graham-Watson, sometime equerry to HRH The Duke of Cambridge, scion of the Graham-Watson landed gentry family, is son of Mr Andrew FitzJames Graham-Watson (born 1957), of Longworth, Oxfordshire, by his wife the former Brigitte Jeanson, of Paris.
Serena Graham-Watson is a daughter of Mr & Mrs James France-Hayhurst, of Bunbury Heath, Cheshire.
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Winckler/Forte engagement
_. The engagement has been announced between Felix Winckler [born c. 1979], and Irene Alisea Forte [born 1988], daughter of the Hon Sir Rocco Giovanni Vincent Forte [born 18 January, 1945], by his wife the former Aliai Giovanna Maria Ricci.
Irene is a paternal granddaughter of Charles Carmine Forte, the Baron Forte [1908-2007], life peer.
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Irene is a paternal granddaughter of Charles Carmine Forte, the Baron Forte [1908-2007], life peer.
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Jack Rex Hallinan [born 2020]
_. The Hon Elizabeth Laura [Liza] Hallinan [(née Waldegrave, born 1983], scion of the Earls Waldegrave, and wife of Philip Hallinan, gave birth to a son, Jack Rex, 29 January, 2020, a brother for Isabel Beth, who was born 14 Nov, 2017.
Liza Hallinan is a daughter of the life peer, the Baron Waldegrave of North Hill, PC [born 15 Aug, 1946], by his wife the former Linda Margaret Caroline Burrows, OBE [born 1952]. Lord Waldegrave is a younger brother of the 13th Earl Waldegrave.
Philip Hallinan is a son of Rex Hallinan, of Queensland, Australia.
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Liza Hallinan is a daughter of the life peer, the Baron Waldegrave of North Hill, PC [born 15 Aug, 1946], by his wife the former Linda Margaret Caroline Burrows, OBE [born 1952]. Lord Waldegrave is a younger brother of the 13th Earl Waldegrave.
Philip Hallinan is a son of Rex Hallinan, of Queensland, Australia.
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