Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk
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Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk, KG, GCVO, GBE, TD, PC (30 May 1908–31 January 1975), known as the Earl of Arundel and Surrey from birth, was the eldest surviving son of Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk, who died when Bernard was only 9 years old. His mother was Gwendolen Fitzalan-Howard, suo jure Gwendoline Mary Herries, 12th Lady Herries of Terregles, and he inherited her peerage when she died in 1947. He was educated at The Oratory School and served in World War II where he was wounded in action.
As Hereditary Earl Marshal, he organized the Coronations of George VI, Elizabeth II, and the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.
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[edit] Personal life
The Duke married The Hon. Lavinia Mary Strutt, daughter of the 3rd Baron Belper and his wife Eva, on 27 January 1937. They had 4 daughters:
- The Lady Anne Elizabeth Fitzalan-Howard, later suo jure 14th Lady Herries of Terregles (born 12 June 1938), married Colin Cowdrey, later Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge
- The Lady Mary Katherine Fitzalan-Howard, DCVO (born 14 August 1940), married Group Captain Anthony Mumford. Since Lady Anne is childless, Lady Mary is next in line for the Terregles title. She has been a Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Alexandra since 1964.
- The Lady Sarah Margaret Fitzalan-Howard (born 28 September 1941), married Nigel Clutton
- The Lady Theresa Jane Fitzalan-Howard (born 24 June 1945), married Michael Kerr, 13th Marquess of Lothian
[edit] Dukedom of Norfolk
On his death the Dukedom passed to his cousin Miles Stapleton-Fitzalan-Howard, 12th Baron Beaumont, 4th Baron Howard of Glossop. The Lordship of Herries of Terregles, being an old Scottish peerage, was inherited by his eldest daughter, Lady Anne, who married English cricketer Colin Cowdrey, Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge.
[edit] Titles & Honours
[edit] Titles
- Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel & Surrey (1908–1917)
- His Grace The Most Noble Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk (1917–1975)
[edit] Honours
- Knight of The Most Noble Order of The Garter (1937)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1946)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (1968)
- Territorial Decoration (1969)
- Privy Council of the United Kingdom (1936)
- Lord Lieutenant of Sussex (1949–1974)
- Deputy Lieutenant of Sussex (1945)
- Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex (1974–1975)
[edit] See also
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by The Lord Moyne Tom Williams |
Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries jointly with Tom Williams 1941–1945 Donald Scott 1945 1941 – 1945 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Huntingdon Percy Collick |
| Preceded by The Duke of Norfolk |
Earl Marshal 1917 – 1975 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Norfolk |
| Court offices | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Hamilton of Dalzell |
Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot 1945 – 1972 |
Succeeded by The Marquess of Abergavenny |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Leconfield |
Lord Lieutenant of Sussex 1949 – 1974 |
Office abolished |
| Preceded by New creation |
Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex 1974 – 1975 |
Succeeded by The Duchess of Norfolk |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Henry Fitzalan-Howard |
Duke of Norfolk 1917 – 1975 |
Succeeded by Miles Stapleton-Fitzalan-Howard |
| Peerage of Scotland | ||
| Preceded by Gwendolen Fitzalan-Howard |
Lord Herries of Terregles 1945 – 1975 |
Succeeded by Anne Cowdrey |
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