Ralph Percy, 12th Duke of Northumberland
Ralph George Algernon Percy, 12th Duke of Northumberland DL (born 16 November 1956), styled Lord Ralph Percy until 1995, is a British peer.
Northumberland is the son of Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland, and Lady Elizabeth Montagu Douglas Scott, daughter of Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 8th Duke of Buccleuch. He succeeded in the dukedom in 1995 on the death of his elder brother.
Northumberland married Isobel Jane Richard in 1979. They have four children:
- Lady Catherine Sarah Percy (b. 23 June 1982), married 26 February 2011 Patrick Valentine.[1]
- George Dominic Percy, Earl Percy (b. 4 May 1984).
- Lady Melissa Jane Percy (b. 20 May 1987).
- Lord Max Ralph Percy (b. 26 May 1990).
Northumberland ranked at number 248 in the Sunday Times Rich List 2011, with an estimated wealth of £315 million.
The Duchess of Northumberland redeveloped The Alnwick Garden, a large ornamental garden at the family seat, Alnwick Castle, partly funded by the National Lottery and other charitable bodies. On 12 May 2009 she was appointed the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Noblesse et royautés (fr). Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry's former girlfriend, attended the ceremony.
- ^ "Lord-Lieutenant for Northumberland". 10 Downing Street website. 12 May 2009. http://www.number10.gov.uk/Page19266. Retrieved 13 May 2009.
[edit] External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Duke of Northumberland
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Henry Percy |
Duke of Northumberland 1995–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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| Preceded by His Grace The Duke of Manchester |
His Grace the Duke of Northumberland United Kingdom Order of Precedence Gentlemen |
Succeeded by His Grace The Duke of Leinster |
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