Peregrine Moncreiffe of that Ilk
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The Hon. Peregrine David Euan Malcolm Hay, later Moncreiffe of that Ilk, baron of Easter Moncreiffe and Chief of Clan Moncreiffe
(born 16 February 1951) is the second son of Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, 11th Baronet Moncreiffe
and Diana Denyse Hay, 23rd Countess of Errol
. He is also the younger brother of Sir Merlin Sereld Victor Gilbert Hay, 12th Baronet Moncreiffe, 24th Earl of Erroll and Chief of Clan Hay
.
He was educated at Eton
and Christ Church, Oxford
. While at Christ Church he rowed for Oxford at number 7 in the 1972 Boat Race
; this was a bleak period for Oxford and his crew lost by nine and a half lengths. He became an investment banker and later became a Freeman of the City of London
and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers
.
He is a Member of the Royal Company of Archers
. He also served as Slains Pursuivant
from 1970 until his mother's death in 1978. He became Chief of Clan Moncreiffe
and the feudal Baron of Easter Moncreiffe, Perthshire (the Clan's seat) in 1998 upon the death of his cousin, Miss Elizabeth Moncreiffe of that Ilk, the previous Chief (1985–1998). He was recognized as "Moncreiffe of that Ilk" by the Lord Lyon King of Arms
and granted arms by the Court of the Lord Lyon
on 11 January 2001; in Scotland, only his eldest brother would have arms by inheritance.
He married Miranda Mary Fox-Pitt (b. 29 December 1968; 3rd and youngest daughter of Captain Edward Arthur Mervyn Lane Fox-Pitt) on 27 July 1988. They had the following issue:
Clan Moncreiffe
-Origins of the Clan:The Moncreiffes are of great antiquity, and possibly descend through a female stem of the Celtic Royal Dynasty. The name Moncreiffe is derived from the Barony of Moncreiffe in Perthshire. Their lands take their name from the Gaelic name Monadh Croibhe meaning hill of the sacred...
(born 16 February 1951) is the second son of Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, 11th Baronet Moncreiffe
Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk
Sir Rupert Iain Kay Moncreiffe of that Ilk, 11th Baronet, CVO, QC was a British officer of arms and genealogist. He used various forms of his name: His columns for Books and Bookmen wete signed Iain Moncreiffe; Royal Highness is by Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, Bt.; Simple Heraldry is by...
and Diana Denyse Hay, 23rd Countess of Errol
Diana Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll
Diana Denyse Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll was a British peeress suo jure.Diana was only child of Josslyn Hay, 22nd Earl of Erroll and his first wife, Idina Sackville...
. He is also the younger brother of Sir Merlin Sereld Victor Gilbert Hay, 12th Baronet Moncreiffe, 24th Earl of Erroll and Chief of Clan Hay
Clan Hay
Clan Hay is a Scottish clan that has played an important part in the history and politics of Scotland. Members of the clan are to be found in most parts of Scotland and in many other parts of the world. However, the North East of Scotland, i.e...
.
He was educated at Eton
Eton
Eton commonly refers to Eton College, a public school in Eton, Berkshire, England.Eton may also refer to:-Places:*Eton, Berkshire, a town in Berkshire, England*Eton, Georgia, a town in the United States...
and Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
. While at Christ Church he rowed for Oxford at number 7 in the 1972 Boat Race
The Boat Race
The event generally known as "The Boat Race" is a rowing race in England between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club, rowed between competing eights each spring on the River Thames in London. It takes place generally on the last Saturday of March or the first...
; this was a bleak period for Oxford and his crew lost by nine and a half lengths. He became an investment banker and later became 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...
and a Liveryman 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...
.
He is a Member of the Royal Company of Archers
Royal Company of Archers
The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822 and the reign of King George IV, when the company provided a personal bodyguard to the King on his visit to Scotland. It is currently known as the Queen's...
. He also served as Slains Pursuivant
Slains Pursuivant
Slains Pursuivant of Arms is a private officer of arms appointed by the Chief of the Name and Arms of Hay – presently the Earl of Erroll, Lord High Constable of Scotland. It is believed that the Hay family had an officer of arms since the time that the office of Lord High Constable was forfeited by...
from 1970 until his mother's death in 1978. He became Chief of Clan Moncreiffe
Clan Moncreiffe
-Origins of the Clan:The Moncreiffes are of great antiquity, and possibly descend through a female stem of the Celtic Royal Dynasty. The name Moncreiffe is derived from the Barony of Moncreiffe in Perthshire. Their lands take their name from the Gaelic name Monadh Croibhe meaning hill of the sacred...
and the feudal Baron of Easter Moncreiffe, Perthshire (the Clan's seat) in 1998 upon the death of his cousin, Miss Elizabeth Moncreiffe of that Ilk, the previous Chief (1985–1998). He was recognized as "Moncreiffe of that Ilk" by the Lord Lyon King of Arms
Lord Lyon King of Arms
The Lord Lyon King of Arms, the head of Lyon Court, is the most junior of the Great Officers of State in Scotland and is the Scottish official with responsibility for regulating heraldry in that country, issuing new grants of arms, and serving as the judge of the Court of the Lord Lyon, the oldest...
and granted arms by the Court of the Lord Lyon
Court of the Lord Lyon
The Court of the Lord Lyon, also known as the Lyon Court, is a standing court of law which regulates heraldry in Scotland. Like the College of Arms in England it maintains the register of grants of arms, known as the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland, as well as records of...
on 11 January 2001; in Scotland, only his eldest brother would have arms by inheritance.
He married Miranda Mary Fox-Pitt (b. 29 December 1968; 3rd and youngest daughter of Captain Edward Arthur Mervyn Lane Fox-Pitt) on 27 July 1988. They had the following issue:
- Ossian Peregrine T.G. (b. 3 February 1991)
- Idina May (b. 3 November 1992)
- Eliza Miranda (b. 2 February 1995)
- Alexandra (b. 19 November 1996)
- Lily (b. 6 November1998)
- Euan (b. 12 September 2000)