William Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke
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William Alexander Sidney Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke, 15th Earl of Montgomery (born 18 May 1978), inherited the title in 2003 following the death of Henry Herbert, 17th Earl of Pembroke
.
, with an estimated wealth of £120m (as estimated April 2011), which includes the value of the furniture and art collection at Wilton House
, recently estimated at £150m (halved for tax under the Times estimate), and the house and estate. The total is estimated after death duties.
In April 2009, the Earl announced his engagement, which took place over the Easter weekend, to his long-time girlfriend Victoria A.C. Bullough (born circa 1985), younger daughter and youngest child of retail tycoon Michael Bullough owner of one of the few remaining independent stores in Scotland, and his wife Sandra, née Lee-Graham, a former model. Her brother John (Johnny) Bullough, Younger of Culcreuch, has been married since 1998 to Lady Georgina Dorothea Mary Murray (b. 10 Mar 1967), only daughter of the 8th and 7th Earl of
Mansfield, DL
. There is an older sister, Deborah.
Bullough has just completed a degree in interior architecture (Spatial Design and Architecture) at Chelsea College of Art and Design, and graduated with First Class honours. Victoria grew up in Huntingtower, Perth, and was educated at Glenalmond College, Perthshire. After leaving Chelsea College she traveled for five months and is currently on an interior design placement in London.
The couple were married at St Mary & St Nicholas' church in Wilton on 29 May 2010. The Earl had dated the Countess since 2005, and since 2007, they lived together in Wilton House, his family's country seat. Their first child, Lady Alexandra Eloise Ekaterina Herbert, was born at Salisbury District Hospital on Sunday 3rd April 2011.
, then at Leeds
for two years where he did a foundation course in 3D
design
. He then pursued a course in industrial design at Sheffield Hallam University
, being the first Herbert to graduate with a first (according to the Observer interview). He then worked with Sebastian Conran
as an industrial designer, being forced to quit that job in October 2004 to assume the responsibilities of the house and estate at Wilton, a year after his father's premature death from cancer.
) and Montgomery (created for the brother of the 3rd Earl, who succeeded him as 4th Earl) is the 8th Earl of Carnarvon (born 10 November 1958), holding the earldom created 1793 for the first son of the second surviving son of the 8th Earl. Lord Carnarvon is an eighth cousin patrilineally of Lord Pembroke, is twice married, and has two legitimate sons, one from each marriage. There are some further heirs in the Carnarvon branch, descended from the 2nd Earl. If the present Earl dies without a male heir (a son or a grandson), the title of Baron Herbert of Lea
(created 15 January 1861 for his ancestor Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea
, who died months later) will become extinct.
In a July 2005 interview with The Observer
, Lord Pembroke spoke frankly of the responsibilities and difficulties in managing a historic home and estate. He wanted to increase the number of celebrity events, such as Madonna
's birthday party, at Wilton House to increase revenues; opening the property to more tourists does not pay in the long run as it increases wear-and-tear on the house. He also spoke frankly on the need for him to marry and father a son to secure the succession (for the sake of his immediate family as well as the estate and house and all those who depend on it for a livelihood), and in fact, he was not aware at that time who was the current heir presumptive. .
Genealogy
Portraits
Henry Herbert, 17th Earl of Pembroke
Henry George Charles Alexander Herbert, 17th Earl of Pembroke, 14th Earl of Montgomery , styled Lord Herbert between 1960 and 1969 and often known simply as Henry Herbert, was a British aristocrat, film director and producer.-Background and education:Herbert was the eldest son of the 16th Earl of...
.
Estate
He ranked 583rd in the Sunday Times Rich List 2011Sunday Times Rich List 2011
The Sunday Times Rich List 2011 is the 23rd annual survey of the wealthiest people in the United Kingdom, published by The Sunday Times on 8 May 2011...
, with an estimated wealth of £120m (as estimated April 2011), which includes the value of the furniture and art collection at Wilton House
Wilton House
Wilton House is an English country house situated at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It has been the country seat of the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years....
, recently estimated at £150m (halved for tax under the Times estimate), and the house and estate. The total is estimated after death duties.
Family
Lord Pembroke is the only son of the late 17th Earl by his first wife, the former Claire Rose Pelly (now married to Wyndham Murray-Threipland). He has three older sisters and three younger half-sisters (by his father's second marriage).In April 2009, the Earl announced his engagement, which took place over the Easter weekend, to his long-time girlfriend Victoria A.C. Bullough (born circa 1985), younger daughter and youngest child of retail tycoon Michael Bullough owner of one of the few remaining independent stores in Scotland, and his wife Sandra, née Lee-Graham, a former model. Her brother John (Johnny) Bullough, Younger of Culcreuch, has been married since 1998 to Lady Georgina Dorothea Mary Murray (b. 10 Mar 1967), only daughter of the 8th and 7th Earl of
Mansfield, DL
William Murray, 8th Earl of Mansfield and Mansfield
William David Mungo James Murray, 8th Earl of Mansfield and Mansfield, DL, JP , styled Lord Scone until 1970, is a Scottish nobleman and Conservative politician....
. There is an older sister, Deborah.
Bullough has just completed a degree in interior architecture (Spatial Design and Architecture) at Chelsea College of Art and Design, and graduated with First Class honours. Victoria grew up in Huntingtower, Perth, and was educated at Glenalmond College, Perthshire. After leaving Chelsea College she traveled for five months and is currently on an interior design placement in London.
The couple were married at St Mary & St Nicholas' church in Wilton on 29 May 2010. The Earl had dated the Countess since 2005, and since 2007, they lived together in Wilton House, his family's country seat. Their first child, Lady Alexandra Eloise Ekaterina Herbert, was born at Salisbury District Hospital on Sunday 3rd April 2011.
Education and career
Lord Pembroke was educated at BryanstonBryanston School
Bryanston School is a co-educational independent school for both day and boarding pupils in Blandford, north Dorset, England, near the village of Bryanston. It was founded in 1928...
, then at Leeds
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a British Redbrick university located in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England...
for two years where he did a foundation course in 3D
3D computer graphics
3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
design
Design
Design as a noun informally refers to a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a system while “to design” refers to making this plan...
. He then pursued a course in industrial design at Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a higher education institution in South Yorkshire, England, based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is located in the city centre, close to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in...
, being the first Herbert to graduate with a first (according to the Observer interview). He then worked with Sebastian Conran
Terence Conran
Sir Terence Orby Conran, FCSD, is an English designer, restaurateur, retailer and writer.-Early life and education:Terence Conran was born in Kingston upon Thames, the son of Christina Mabel and South African-born Gerard Rupert Conran, a businessman who owned a rubber importation company in East...
as an industrial designer, being forced to quit that job in October 2004 to assume the responsibilities of the house and estate at Wilton, a year after his father's premature death from cancer.
Heir presumptive
Since his father had no brothers, and his grandfather's brothers died unmarried, and other lines of descent from earlier earls have mostly petered out, the heir presumptive to the earldoms of Pembroke (created 1551 by Edward VIEdward VI of England
Edward VI was the King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. He was crowned on 20 February at the age of nine. The son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, Edward was the third monarch of the Tudor dynasty and England's first monarch who was raised as a Protestant...
) and Montgomery (created for the brother of the 3rd Earl, who succeeded him as 4th Earl) is the 8th Earl of Carnarvon (born 10 November 1958), holding the earldom created 1793 for the first son of the second surviving son of the 8th Earl. Lord Carnarvon is an eighth cousin patrilineally of Lord Pembroke, is twice married, and has two legitimate sons, one from each marriage. There are some further heirs in the Carnarvon branch, descended from the 2nd Earl. If the present Earl dies without a male heir (a son or a grandson), the title of Baron Herbert of Lea
Baron Herbert of Lea
The barony Herbert of Lea was created in 1861 for Sidney Herbert, a Conservative/Peelite politician. On his death the barony passed to his son, George Herbert, who in 1862 succeeded to the earldom of Pembroke, with which title the barony remains merged....
(created 15 January 1861 for his ancestor Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea
Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea
Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea PC was an English statesman and a close ally and confidante of Florence Nightingale.-Early life:...
, who died months later) will become extinct.
In a July 2005 interview with The Observer
The Observer
The Observer is a British newspaper, published on Sundays. In the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Guardian, which acquired it in 1993, it takes a liberal or social democratic line on most issues. It is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.-Origins:The first issue,...
, Lord Pembroke spoke frankly of the responsibilities and difficulties in managing a historic home and estate. He wanted to increase the number of celebrity events, such as Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's birthday party, at Wilton House to increase revenues; opening the property to more tourists does not pay in the long run as it increases wear-and-tear on the house. He also spoke frankly on the need for him to marry and father a son to secure the succession (for the sake of his immediate family as well as the estate and house and all those who depend on it for a livelihood), and in fact, he was not aware at that time who was the current heir presumptive. .
Sources
Articles- July/August 2009 issue: Apollo, The International Magazine for Collectors. Tradition with a Twist by Michael Hall, "The Earl of Pembroke was just 25 when he inherited responsibility for Wilton House in Wiltshire, its estate and art collections in 2003. To mark Apollo’s special issue on Wilton, he talks to Michael Hall about his plans for this great house. Portrait by Derry Moore. Official portrait of William Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke, ©2007 by American painter and portraitist, Adrian Gottlieb
- Interview with "William Herbert, 18th Earl of Pembroke, 15th Earl of Montgomery, 18th Baron Herbert of Cardiff, 15th Baron Herbert of Shrubland and 7th Baron Herbert of Lea."
- Lynn BarberLynn BarberLynn Barber is a British journalist, who writes for The Sunday Times.-Early life:Barber attended Lady Eleanor Holles School...
."Heirs and graces: William Herbert lives in Britain's most beautiful stately house. He is 27 years old. He's worth £125 million, and he's short of just one thing - an heir. Lynn Barber meets the 18th earl of Pembroke" (Profile of the 18th Earl). The ObserverThe ObserverThe Observer is a British newspaper, published on Sundays. In the same place on the political spectrum as its daily sister paper The Guardian, which acquired it in 1993, it takes a liberal or social democratic line on most issues. It is the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.-Origins:The first issue,...
Sunday 31 July 2005. - Edward Lewine. "Lord of the Manor" (Profile of the 18th Earl), New York Times 19 November 2006. Includes photographs of the earl and interiors of Wilton HouseWilton HouseWilton House is an English country house situated at Wilton near Salisbury in Wiltshire. It has been the country seat of the Earls of Pembroke for over 400 years....
. Refers to his new girlfriend, with whom he was still involved as of 2007.
Genealogy
- The Peerage.com
- 18th Earl of Pembroke
- 8th Earl of Pembroke, common ancestor of all later earls of PembrokeEarl of PembrokeEarl of Pembroke is a title created ten times, all in the Peerage of England. It was first created in the 12th century by King Stephen of England. The title is associated with Pembroke, Pembrokeshire in West Wales, which is the site of Earldom's original seat Pembroke Castle...
and the earls of CarnarvonEarl of CarnarvonEarl of Carnarvon is a title that has been created three times in British history. The first creation came in the Peerage of England in 1628 in favour of Robert Dormer, 2nd Baron Dormer. For more information on this creation, which became extinct in 1709, see the Baron Dormer.The title was created...
. The latter are descended from Maj.-Gen. Hon. William Herbert (d. 1757, father of - the 1st Earl of Carnarvon (1741-1811) (Wikipedia entryHenry Herbert, 1st Earl of CarnarvonHenry Herbert, 1st Earl of Carnarvon PC , known as The Lord Porchester from 1780 to 1793, was a British Whig politician. He served as Master of the Horse from 1806 to 1807 in the Ministry of All the Talents headed by Lord Grenville.-Background and education:Herbert was the son of Major-General the...
)
- Further heirs in Carnarvon E branch
Portraits
- Gallery of paintings by Adrian Gottlieb including Official Portrait of William Herbert, 18th Earl Pembroke (2007), and Intimate portrait of Miss Victoria Bullough commissioned by Lord William Herbert (2007).
- Official Portrait of William Herbert, 18th Earl Pembroke, 15th Earl Montgomery © 2007 By Adrian Gottlieb
- Tori, Portrait of Victoria Bullough ©2007 By Adrian Gottlieb