The engagement was announced 31 December, 2022, between Jack Harry Benjamin Hanbury (born 1994), scion of the Hanbury landed gentry family, son of James Anthony Christopher Hanbury (born 1964), of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, and Mrs Lucy Hanbury (nee Hudson), of Brightwalton, Berkshire, and Helena H. Robson (born 27 January, 1993), twin daughter of Hugo John Robson (born 20 June, 1962), of Chelsea, descended from the Smith landed gentry family, and his wife the former Josephine Heard.
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Hilary Vernon Lees (nee Harbord) died 13 December, 2022, aged 85.
She was born in 1937, daughter of John Gilbert Harbord (1904-1984), and his wife the former Audrey Hope Anderson Martin (1913-2002); and married 23 April, 1960, Edmund Campbell D'Olier-Lees (1929-2020), of Coaley, Dursley, Gloucestershire, scion of the Lees baronets, son of John Rutherford D'Olier-Lees (1887-1972), and his wife the former Margery Scott (1894-1975), by whom she had issue.
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The engagement was announced 31 December, 2022, between Dr Thomas W. Pearson-Jones, only son of Wyn Pearson-Jones (born 1953), of Rhewl Fawr, Flintshire, & Clara Louise Davies-Cooke (born 21 July, 1995), scion of the Cooke baronets, middle daughter of Richard Piers Davies-Cooke (born 1 July, 1960), of Gwysaney Hall, Flintshire, and Mrs Sarah Jane Davies-Cooke (nee Latham, born 1964), of Gwysaney, Flintshire.
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The engagement was announced 31 December, 2022, between Frederick Alastair (Freddie) Cox (born 27 November, 1992), youngest son of David Arthur Cox, of Kettins, Perthshire, and his wife the former Sarah Elizabeth Buchan-Hepburn (born 17 Apr, 1960), and Alice Victoria R. Scotts (born 1994), second daughter of Roger George Newton Scotts (born 1963), of Putney, London, and his wife the former Nicola (Nicky) Chattle.
Freddie Cox is a grandson maternally of Sir John Alastair Trant Kidd Buchan-Hepburn, 7th Baronet (1931-2022)
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Lady Max Percy [nee Princess Nora Amelie Claudia Christiana Maria Notgera zu Oettingen, born 10 June, 1990], wife of Lord Max Ralph Percy [born 26 May, 1990], gave birth to a second daughter in December, 2022, a sister for Romy Jane, who was born 31 July, 2019.
Lord Ralph is the second son of the 12th Duke of Northumberland [born 16 Nov, 1956], of Alnwick Castle, and Syon House, by his wife the former Isobel Jane Miller Richard.
Lady Max Percy is the third daughter of Albrecht Ernst Otto Joseph Maria Notger, Prince of Oettingen Oettingen & Oettingen-Spielberg, by his wife the former Angela Jank.
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The Hon Carola Hudson (nee Browne), who died 6 December, 2022, aged 90, was a scion of the Barons Kilmaine.
She wsas born 17 May, 1932, daughter of the 6th Baron Kilmaine (1902-1978), and his wife the former Wilhelmina Phyllis Arnott (who died 21 Sept, 2002); and married 30 April, 1960, John Michael Carlyon Lowry Hudson, son of Herbert Hudson, of Tikokino, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, by whom she had issue, two sons, John (b 25 Sept, 1961), and Thomas (b 19 Nov, 1963), and a daughter, Phyllida (b 5 March, 1966).
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The engagement was announced 31 December, 2022, between Hugo Frederick James Seymour (born 1988), scion of the Marquesses of Hertford, eldest son of Hugh James Seymour (born 10 March, 1956), of London, and his late 1st wife the former Felicity Anne Elise Webber (1958-1993), & Alexandra Tigan, daughter of Gheorghe Tigan, of Arad, Romania, and his wife Titiana.
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The engagement was announced 31 Dec, 2022, between Andrew Christian West (born 1990), son of (John) Gordon West, of Sussex, and his wife the former Sharon Hill, and India Grace St Paul Seely (born 1992), scion of the Seely baronets, daughter of Hugo Michael David St Paul Seely (born 1961), of Oxfordshire, and his wife the former (Julia) Caroline Milner.
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The marriage took place 22 December, 2022, at Huntsham Court, Devon, between Mr V.F.P (Felix) Neate, and Rebecca Jane Threlfall (born 1989), scion of that landed gentry family, daughter of Christopher Richard Threlfall (b Oct 1963), and his wife the former Susan G. Starkie.
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Major Mark Frederick Hakon Scrase-Dickins, CMG, scion of that landed gentry family, died 10 November, 2022, aged 86. He was a direct descendant of the 1st Marquess of Northampton and from the Merrie Monarch, King Charles II.
He was born 31 May, 1936, son of Wing-Commander Alwyne Rory MacNamara Scrase-Dickins, RAF (1898-1983), and his seconbd wife the former Ingeborg Oskara Fredrrika Gunilla Wijk (1901-1993); and married in 1969, Martina Viviane (Tina) Bayley (born 1944), daughter of Percy Harold Bayley, of Brighton, by whom he had a son, William, and two daughters.
Maj Scrase-Dickins, a soldier turned diplomat, was appointed CMG in 1991. He was a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Sussex in 2004, High Sheriff from 2003 to 2004 and president of St John Ambulance, Sussex, from 2005 to 2011.
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The Hon Sophia Christian Birkbeck (nee Fermor-Hesketh, born 1984), wife of Oliver Benjamin Birkbeck (born 3 Apr 1973), scion of the Birkbeck landed gentry family, gave birth to a son, Alby Arthur, in the autumn of 2022, a brother for Frankie, who was born in 2021.
Oliver Birkbeck is descended from the Royal House of Hanover, son of John Oliver Charles Birkbeck (born 22 June 1936) of Litcham Hall, Norfolk, by his wife the former Hermione Anne Dawes [born 5 Dec, 1941] {descended from the Armytage Bts}.
The Hon Sophia Birkbeck is a daughter of the 3rd Baron Hesketh [born 28 October, 1950], and his wife the Hon Claire Georgina Watson [born 7 January, 1952], daughter of the 3rd Baron Manton [1924-2003].
Oliver Birkbeck was married previously, on 12 May, 2018, was to the Hon Laura Mary Trenchard [born 20 Dec 1987], daughter of the 3rd Viscount Tremchard [born 12 March 1951], and his wife the former Hon Fiona Elizabeth Morrison [born 11 Nov, 1954], daughter of the 2nd Baron Margadale [1930-2003].
Ollie is descended from King William IV and his mistress Dorothea Jordan:-
King William IV > George FitzClarence, 1st Earl of Munster > William FitzClarence, 2nd Earl of Munster > Hon Harold FitzClarence > Lady Wilhelmina Joan FitzClarence > John Oliver Charles Birkbeck > Oliver Benjamin Birkbeck > Alby Birkbeck
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Baron Wim van Lynden died 19 December, 2022, aged 74. He was the husband of Miranda Mary Macrae (born 21 January, 1951), scion of that landed gentry family, eldest daughter of John Duncan Hervey Macrae of Ballimore, 24th Constable of Eilean Donan, a descendant of the Marquesses of Bristol, by whom he had issue, Melanie, Lara, Tristan, Poldy and Iona.
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The Countess of Southesk (born 6 March, 1990), wife of Charles Duff Carnegie, styled Earl of Southesk (born 1 July, 1989), gave birth to a daughter, Lady Chloé Françoise Carnegie, 15 December, 2022.
The Earl of Southesk is the eldest son and heir of the 4th Duke of Fife [born 3 March, 1961], of Kinnaird Castle, Angus, and of the Duchess of Fife [nee Caroline Anne Bunting, born 13 November, 1961].
The Countess of Southesk (nee Camille Ascolli) is a daughter of Roberto Ascoli [born 1961], by his wife the former Valerie Ledoux.
Lord Southesk is a great-great-great grandson of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
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JulIa Jean Isabel Mackenzie, styled Viscountess Tarbat, wife of Colin Ruaridh Mackenzie, styled Viscount Tarbat [born 7 September, 1987], gave birth to a son, the Hon Roderick Christopher Duncan John, in 2022.
Viscount Tarbat is the son and heir of the 5th Earl of Cromartie [born 12 June, 1948], of Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, and the Countess of Cromartie [nee Janet Clare Harley].
Viscountess Tarbat is a daughter of Duncan Black, and his wife Margaretha.
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The Lady Viola Georgina Roberts (nee Grosvenor, born 12 Oct, 1992), wife of Angus Roberts, gave birth to a son, Charlie Pedro, in 2022.
Angus, a Dragoon Guards officer, born circa 1992 is son of Andrew Roberts, of Kenya, and his wife Caragh.
Lady Viola is the youngest daughter of the 6th Duke of Westminster, KG, CB, CVO, OBE, DL (1951-2016), and his wife the former Natalia Ayesha Phillips (born 8 May, 1959).
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Viktoria Kirkova-Fane (nee Kirkova), wife of Sam Michael David Fane [born 1989], scion of the Earls of Westmorland, has given birth to a daughter, Mia.
Sam Fane, a podcaster and tuber, is the only son of the late Hon Harry St Clair Fane [born 1953], by his wife the former Tessa Forsyth-Forrest [born 1955], descended from the Dukes of Westminster.
Viktoria is a daughter of Mr & Mrs Nikolay Kirkovi.
Sam's papa is the heir presumptive to the 16th Earl of Westmorland [born 1 Aug, 1951].
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Madeleine Brittain Sangster (born 1988, née Crewe-Read), wife of Sam Edmund Sangster (born May, 1987), gave birth to a daughter, Sailor Henrietta, in 2022, a sister for Leo Robert, who was born in 2020.
Sam Sangster is a son of the late Robert Edmund Sangster (1936-2004), and his 3rd wife the former Susan Lilley.
Madeleine is a scion of the Crewe-Read landed gentry family, daughter of Christopher Thomas Malcolm Crewe-Read (born 1951), and his 1st wife the former Belinda Bennett (born 1957), a Grenfell descendant.
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Peerage News: Descent of the Marquis of Huntly from King Henry VII
Peerage News: The descent of the Marquis of Lothian from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Tweeddale from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess Conyngham from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Donegall from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Downshire from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Headfort from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Londonderry from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Sligo from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Waterford from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Bath from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Bute from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Hertford from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Lansdowne from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of the Marquess of Salisbury from King Henry VII
Peerage News: Descent of Marquess Townshend from King Henry VII
The marriage took place in 2022 between the 10th Marquess of Londonderry and Rita Iris Regina Nowak.
Frederick Aubrey Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 10th Marquess of Londonderry (born 6 September, 1972) is the 10th Marquess in the Peerage of Ireland (cr Jan 1816), 10th Earl of Londonderry (Ireland, let. pat. 8 Aug 1796), 7th Earl Vane (United Kingdom, let. pat. 8 Jul 1823), 10th Viscount Castlereagh (Ireland, let. pat. 1 Oct 1795), 7th Viscount Seaham, of Seaham in the County of Durham (United Kingdom, let. pat. 8 Jul 1823), 10th Baron Londonderry (Ireland, let. pat. 20 Sep 1789), 8th Baron Stewart, of Stewart's Court and Ballylawn in the County of Donegal (United Kingdom, let. pat. 1 Jul 1814).
He is the elder son of the 9th Marquess of Londonderry (1937-2012), and his 2nd wife the former Doreen Patricia Wells, the ballerina. He succeeded to the family honours on his father's death, 20 June, 2012.
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The marriage took place in 2022, between the Hon Frederick Charles Francis Baring [born 25 June, 1990], son and heir of the 8th Baron Ashburton [born 17 Aug, 1958], of Grange Park, Hampshire, and his former wife the former Miranda Caroline Moncrieff [born 24 February, 1961, descended from the Peto baronets] [now Mrs Miranda Greene, of Andover, Hampshire], & Annabel Mary J. Combe [born 18 July, 1990], scion of the Combe landed gentry family, of Strathconon, daughter of David Boyce Combe [born 9 January, 1952], of Brook Green, London, and his wife the former Fiona Helen Thomson [now Mrs Fiona Combe, of Richmond, Surrey].
Annabel Combe is a granddaughter paternally of Lady Mary Esther Constance Needham, sister of the late 5th Earl of Kilmorey.
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