Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk

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His Grace
The Duke of Norfolk
DL
Portrait by Allan Warren
Earl Marshal
Assumed office
24 June 2002
MonarchElizabeth II
Preceded byThe 17th Duke of Norfolk
Personal details
Born (1956-12-02) 2 December 1956 (age 67)
NationalityBritish
SpouseGeorgina Susan née Gore
ChildrenHenry Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel
Lady Rachel Fitzalan-Howard
Lord Thomas Fitzalan-Howard
Lady Isabel Fitzalan-Howard
Lord Philip Fitzalan-Howard
Parent(s)Miles Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk
Anne Mary Teresa née Constable-Maxwell
EducationAmpleforth College
Alma materLincoln College, Oxford
TitleDuke of Norfolk
Tenure 24 June 2002 – present
Other titlesEarl of Arundel (1975-2002)
PredecessorMiles Stapleton-Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk
HeirHenry Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel

Edward William Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk, DL (born 2 December 1956), styled Earl of Arundel between 1975 and 2002, is a British peer and the son of the Earl Marshal Miles Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk.[1]

Background and education

Norfolk is the son of Miles Francis Stapleton Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk, and his wife Anne Mary Teresa Constable-Maxwell.[2] He was educated at Ampleforth College, a Roman Catholic independent school,[2] and then attended Lincoln College, Oxford.[2]

Career

Norfolk worked with various companies, and from 2000 to 2002 was Deputy Earl Marshal. Upon the death of his father in 2002, he inherited the late Duke of Norfolk's peerages and the position of Earl Marshal.[3] He was a Cub Scout whilst at school at Ampleforth College and currently holds two appointments in the Scout Movement. He was until 2010 the President of 1st Arundel (Earl of Arundel's Own) Scout Group, and is still the president of the Arundel & Littlehampton District Scouts. He is also patron of West Sussex County Scouts. In June 2003 he was awarded the Medal of Merit for Services to the Scout Movement.

Personal life

The 18th Duke, outside Carlton Towers, by Allan Warren

The Duke, then the Earl of Arundel, married Georgina Susan Gore on 27 June 1987 at Arundel Cathedral.[2] Together, they have three sons and two daughters:

  • Henry Miles Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel, born 3 December 1987.
  • Lady Rachel Fitzalan-Howard, born 10 June 1989.
  • Lord Thomas Fitzalan-Howard, born 14 March 1992.
  • Lady Isabel Fitzalan-Howard, born 7 February 1994.
  • Lord Philip Fitzalan-Howard, born 14 July 1996.

In April 2011 it was announced that the Duke and Duchess were seeking a trial separation.[4][5]

Peerages

Heraldic achievement of Edward Fitzalan-Howard, the Duke of Norfolk

In 2002, he inherited the Dukedom of Norfolk, as well as a number of earldoms, baronies, hereditary offices, and titles attached to the Dukedom, from his father. His office of Earl Marshal, one of the Great Officers of State, makes him responsible for State occasions, such as coronations[6][7] and the State Opening of Parliament. He is also, by virtue of this office, one of the hereditary judges of the Court of Chivalry and head of the College of Arms, responsible for heraldry in England and Wales as well as other parts of the Commonwealth of Nations.

List of Peerages

List of hereditary offices

Titles and styles

  • 1956-1971: Mr Edward Fitzalan-Howard
  • 1971-1975: The Hon Edward Fitzalan-Howard
  • 1975-2002: Earl of Arundel
  • 2002-: His Grace The Duke of Norfolk

Ancestry

Family of Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk
16. Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Glossop
8. Francis Fitzalan-Howard, 2nd Baron Howard of Glossop
17. Augusta Talbot
4. Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 3rd Baron Howard of Glossop
18. John Greenwood
9. Clara Greenwood
19. Louisa Barnardiston
2. Miles Fitzalan-Howard, 17th Duke of Norfolk
20. Miles Stapleton, 8th Baron Beaumont
10. Miles Stapleton, 10th Baron Beaumont
21. The Hon. Isabella Browne
5. Mona Stapleton, 11th Baroness Beaumont
22. Sir Charles Tempest, 1st Baronet
11. Ethel Tempest
23. Cecilia Hibbert
1. Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk
24. William Constable-Maxwell, 10th Lord Herries of Terregles
12. The Hon. Bernard Constable-Maxwell
25. Marcia Vavasour
6. Gerald Constable-Maxwell
26. Simon Fraser, 13th Lord Lovat
13. The Hon. Alice Fraser
27. Alice Weld-Blundell
3. Anne Constable-Maxwell
28. Moses Carden
14. George Carden
29. Salena Dunn
7. Caroline Carden
30. George Shumard
15. Carrie Shumard
31. Isabella Atkinson

See also

References

  1. ^ http://thepeerage.com/p6232.htm#i62313
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Dod's Parliamentary Companion. Vacher Dod Publishing, Limited. 2004. p. 666. Retrieved 4 March 2011. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ Gordon Casely (27 June 2002). "Obituary: The Duke of Norfolk". The Herald (Glasgow). Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  4. ^ MailOnLine
  5. ^ "Duke of Norfolk and wife to begin trial separation". The Times. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  6. ^ United Press International (26 December 2004). "Prince Charles coronation planned in Britain". Reality TV World. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
  7. ^ Morgan, Christopher; Hellen, Nicholas (26 December 2004). "Charles plans his modern coronation". The Sunday Times. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

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