Guy Innes-Ker, 10th Duke of Roxburghe
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Guy David Innes-Ker, 10th Duke of Roxburghe (born 18 November 1954), is a British
aristocrat
. He was the elder son of the 9th Duke
by his second wife (Margaret) Elisabeth McConnel (1918–1993). He succeeded his father to the title of Duke of Roxburghe
in 1974.
He was educated at Eton College
, Magdalene College, Cambridge
, where he studied Land Economy, and at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
where he was awarded the Sword of Honour in 1974, in which year he became a Lieutenant
in the Blues and Royals
. He is also a baronet
, and the 30th feudal baron
of Innes.
He is a Liveryman
of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
and a Freeman of the City of London
.
The Duke lives at Floors Castle
, Kelso
, Roxburghshire
. In December 2009 he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer
and has been receiving treatment for the condition in London.
; the couple were divorced in 1990 after producing two sons and a daughter. The Duke is presently married since 1992 to Virginia Mary, née Wynn-Williams; they have one son and one daughter.
Children:
The Duke has a younger brother, Lord Robert Innes-Ker (b. 1959), who is married, with one son and one daughter.
The only heirs in the Innes-Ker family to the dukedom are the present Duke's three sons, his younger brother, and a nephew. According to the earldom's remainder to heirs male (since the dukedom remainder is to heirs of the earldom), there are no further proper heirs. However, there is precedence in the title moving contrary to its remainder, so, however unlikely, there might be eligible heirs general.
United Kingdom
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aristocrat
Aristocracy
Aristocracy , is a form of government in which a few elite citizens rule. The term derives from the Greek aristokratia, meaning "rule of the best". In origin in Ancient Greece, it was conceived of as rule by the best qualified citizens, and contrasted with monarchy...
. He was the elder son of the 9th Duke
George Innes-Ker, 9th Duke of Roxburghe
George Victor Robert John Innes-Ker, 9th Duke of Roxburghe was the son of Henry John Innes-Ker, 8th Duke of Roxburghe and Mary Goelet. He succeeded his father in 1932....
by his second wife (Margaret) Elisabeth McConnel (1918–1993). He succeeded his father to the title of Duke of Roxburghe
Duke of Roxburghe
The Duke of Roxburghe is a title in the peerage of Scotland created in 1707 along with the titles Marquess of Bowmont and Cessford, Earl of Kelso and Viscount Broxmouth. John Ker, 5th Earl of Roxburghe became the first holder of these titles...
in 1974.
He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
, Magdalene College, Cambridge
Magdalene College, Cambridge
Magdalene College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England.The college was founded in 1428 as a Benedictine hostel, in time coming to be known as Buckingham College, before being refounded in 1542 as the College of St Mary Magdalene...
, where he studied Land Economy, and at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst , commonly known simply as Sandhurst, is a British Army officer initial training centre located in Sandhurst, Berkshire, England...
where he was awarded the Sword of Honour in 1974, in which year he became a Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
in the Blues and Royals
Blues and Royals
The Blues and Royals is a cavalry regiment of the British Army, part of the Household Cavalry. The Colonel-in-Chief is Her Majesty The Queen and the Colonel is HRH The Princess Royal...
. He is also a baronet
Baronet
A baronet or the rare female equivalent, a baronetess , is the holder of a hereditary baronetcy awarded by the British Crown...
, and the 30th feudal baron
Feudal baron
Feudal baron may refer to:*English feudal barony*Scottish feudal barony*Irish feudal barony...
of Innes.
He is a Liveryman
Liveryman
For Livery Companies in the City of London, a Liveryman is a full member of their respective Company.Livery Company members fall into two basic categories: Freemen and Liverymen. One may join as a Freeman, and thereby acquire the "Freedom of the Company", upon fulfilling the Company's criteria...
of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers is one of the 108 Livery Companies of the City of London, being a guild of the sellers of fish and seafood in the City...
and a Freeman of the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
.
The Duke lives at Floors Castle
Floors Castle
Floors Castle, on the western outskirts of Kelso, south-east Scotland, is the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe. Despite its name it is a country house, rather than a fortress. It was built in the 1720s by the architect William Adam for the 1st Duke, possibly incorporating an earlier tower house...
, Kelso
Kelso, Scotland
Kelso is a market town and civil parish in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It lies where the rivers Tweed and Teviot have their confluence...
, Roxburghshire
Roxburghshire
Roxburghshire or the County of Roxburgh is a registration county of Scotland. It borders Dumfries to the west, Selkirk to the north-west, and Berwick to the north. To the south-east it borders Cumbria and Northumberland in England.It was named after the Royal Burgh of Roxburgh...
. In December 2009 he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes, primarily squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma . Squamous cell cancer arises from the cells that line the upper part of the esophagus...
and has been receiving treatment for the condition in London.
Family
The Duke has been married twice. His first marriage was on 10 September 1977 to Lady Jane Meriel Grosvenor (b. 8 February 1953; Lady Jane Dawnay since 1996), younger daughter of Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of WestminsterRobert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert George Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster DSO TD JP DL , was a British soldier, landowner, businessman and politician. In the 1970s he was the richest man in Britain....
; the couple were divorced in 1990 after producing two sons and a daughter. The Duke is presently married since 1992 to Virginia Mary, née Wynn-Williams; they have one son and one daughter.
Children:
- Rosanagh "Rose" Viola Alexandra Grimston, Viscountess Grimston (b. 16 January 1979), a bridesmaid at the 1986 wedding of Prince Andrew, Duke of YorkPrince Andrew, Duke of YorkPrince Andrew, Duke of York KG GCVO , is the second son, and third child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
, and Sarah FergusonSarah, Duchess of YorkSarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996...
, who is now an art appraiser with Sotheby'sSotheby'sSotheby's is the world's fourth oldest auction house in continuous operation.-History:The oldest auction house in operation is the Stockholms Auktionsverk founded in 1674, the second oldest is Göteborgs Auktionsverk founded in 1681 and third oldest being founded in 1731, all Swedish...
. She married 26 July 2008 James Grimston, Viscount Grimston (b. 1978), eldest son of the Earl and Countess of VerulamJohn Grimston, 7th Earl of VerulamJohn Duncan Grimston, 7th Earl of Verulam , known as the Honourable John Grimston until 1973, is a British peer.He succeeded to the title of Earl of Verulam in 1973 on the death of his father....
. - Charles Robert George Innes-Ker, Marquess of Bowmont and CessfordCharles Innes-Ker, Marquess of Bowmont and CessfordCharles Robert George Innes Ker, Marquess of Bowmont and Cessford is the eldest son and heir apparent of the 10th Duke of Roxburghe and his first wife, the former Lady Jane Grosvenor, daughter of the 5th Duke of Westminster....
(b. 18 February 1981), heir apparentHeir apparentAn heir apparent or heiress apparent is a person who is first in line of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting, except by a change in the rules of succession....
to the dukedom. He married 22 June 2011 The HonourableThe HonourableThe prefix The Honourable or The Honorable is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.-International diplomacy:...
Charlotte Susanna Aitken (b. 1982), eldest daughter of Lord BeaverbrookMaxwell Aitken, 3rd Baron BeaverbrookMaxwell William Humphrey Aitken, 3rd Baron Beaverbrook, is a British peer, baronet and politician.Aitken is the grandson of the 1st Baron Beaverbrook and the only son of Sir Max Aitken, by his third marriage to Violet de Trafford....
. - Lord Edward "Ted" Arthur Gerald Innes-Ker (b. 2 February 1984)
- Lady Isabella May Innes-Ker (b. 7 September 1994) and
- Lord George Alastair Innes-Ker (b. 20 November 1996)
The Duke has a younger brother, Lord Robert Innes-Ker (b. 1959), who is married, with one son and one daughter.
The only heirs in the Innes-Ker family to the dukedom are the present Duke's three sons, his younger brother, and a nephew. According to the earldom's remainder to heirs male (since the dukedom remainder is to heirs of the earldom), there are no further proper heirs. However, there is precedence in the title moving contrary to its remainder, so, however unlikely, there might be eligible heirs general.
External links
- Floors Castle website
- Photograph of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe
- Ted Innes Ker professional golf website
- Paul Theroff. "Roxburghe" in An Online Gotha Section Two.
- Paul Theroff. "Westminster" in An Online Gotha Section Two.
- Duke sets sights on estate expansion - Monday interview: Duke of Roxburghe
- http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Top-Scots-landowner-hit-by.5936772.jp