Michael Howard, 21st Earl of Suffolk
Michael John James George Robert Howard, 21st Earl of Suffolk & 14th Earl of Berkshire (born 27 March 1935),[1] styled Viscount Andover until 1941, is an English peer. He succeeded his father, Charles Howard, 20th Earl of Suffolk, in 1941, when the latter was killed by a bomb he was attempting to defuse. Howard attended Winchester College but left after a year.
The 21st Earl of Suffolk & 14th Earl of Berkshire | |
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Personal details | |
Born | 27 March 1935 |
Spouse(s) | Simone Litman Anita Fuglesang Linda Jacqueline Paravicini |
Children | 5; including Alexander Howard, Viscount Andover |
Parents | Charles Howard, 20th Earl of Suffolk Mimi Forde Pigott |
Early life and family
Suffolk was born on 27 March 1935 to Charles Howard, 20th Earl of Suffolk, and Chicago-born ballet dancer Mimi Forde Pigott.
Personal life
Suffolk has been married three times:[2] He married, firstly, on 1 October 1960, Simone Litman, by whom he had one daughter:
- Lady Lucinda Howard (26 March 1961 – 21 December 1962)
On 22 September 1973, Suffolk married Anita Fugelsang (who later married Charles Stanhope, 12th Earl of Harrington), with whom he has two children:
- Alexander Charles Michael Winston Robsahm Howard, Viscount Andover (b. 17 September 1974), the heir apparent; Divorced from Victoria (née Hamilton)
- The Honorable Eloise Victoria Rose Mimi Howard (b. 1 May 2013)
- The Honorable Arthur Charles Alexander Howard (b. 17 July 2014)[3]
- Lady Katharine Emma Frances Robsahm Howard (b. 1976). married to William Rogers
- Lara Rose Rogers (born 2010)
- Jake Mickey Rogers (born 2014)
On 15 December 1983, Suffolk married the former Linda Jacqueline Paravicini (married, firstly, Alexander Hood, 4th Viscount Bridport), with whom he has two children:
- Lady Philippa Mimi Jacqueline Henrietta Howard (b. 1985) married Archie Lord in 2017. They have one daughter:
- Ottilie Winifred Lord (16 November 2018)
- Lady Natasha Rose Catherine Linda Howard (b. 1987)[4]
He lives at Charlton Park, Wiltshire. He is also Earl of Berkshire, but signs in the name of 'Suffolk', his most senior title.
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-10-11.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Tudor43, a page in the list of descendants of William, Duke of Normandy, by Alan Freer
- "Birth of Daughter to Viscount". Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- Soames, Matilda. "10 PERFECT POTENTIAL BRIDES FOR PRINCE HARRY!". Tatler.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by the Earl of Suffolk
- Michael Howard, 21st Earl of Suffolk
Peerage of England | ||
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Preceded by Charles Howard |
Earl of Suffolk 1941–present |
Incumbent |