Aeneas Mackay, 15th Lord Reay facts for kids
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The Lord Reay
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
| as an elected hereditary peer 28 January 2019 |
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| By-election | 28 January 2019 |
| Preceded by | The 7th Baron Skelmersdale |
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Aeneas Simon Mackay
20 March 1965 London, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Education | Westminster School |
| Alma mater | Brown University |
Aeneas Simon Mackay, 15th Lord Reay, Baron Mackay (pronounced "Ray") was born on March 20, 1965. He is a British person who works with company finances. He is also the traditional leader, or Clan Chief, of Clan Mackay.
He holds several important titles. He is a Scottish lord and a baronet. This means his titles are passed down through his family. He is also a Dutch nobleman, holding the title Baron Mackay van Ophemert and Zennewijnen, linked to Castle Ophemert in the Netherlands.
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About Lord Reay
His Early Life and School
Aeneas Mackay was born in London, England. He is the oldest son of Hugh Mackay, 14th Lord Reay and Hon. Annabel Thérèse Fraser. His mother was the daughter of Simon Fraser, 15th Lord Lovat.
He has a younger brother and a younger sister. His parents divorced in 1978. Both his parents later remarried.
Aeneas went to school at Westminster School in London. He then studied at Brown University in Rhode Island, USA.
His Work and Role in Politics
Lord Reay helped start a company called Montrose Partners. This company specializes in corporate finance, which means they help businesses manage their money and investments.
In January 2019, Lord Reay became a member of the House of Lords. The House of Lords is part of the UK Parliament. He was chosen in a special election for hereditary peers. He represents the Conservative group in the House of Lords. He is also a member of Lloyd's, a famous insurance market.
Clan Chief Ceremony
In 2023, Aeneas Mackay was officially recognized as the Chief of Clan Mackay. This special ceremony took place at the Farr Stone in north Sutherland, Scotland. Many people from Clan Mackay societies around the world, including Canada, the USA, Germany, and Scotland, attended.
The ceremony included a religious blessing and readings of old poems and documents. Lord Reay's family history was also recited. He was given a dirk (a type of dagger), a staff, and a seal as symbols of his leadership. A traditional storyteller, called a seanchaidh, led the event. Important guests, like the Lord-Lieutenant of Sutherland and the High Chief of Clan Donald, were also there.
His Family
In 2010, Aeneas Mackay married Mia Ruulio from Finland. She is the oldest daughter of Markus Ruulio. Lord and Lady Reay live in Chelsea and at Whittington Hall.
They have three children:
- Alexander Mackay (born 2010), who is known as the Master of Reay.
- The Hon Iona Mackay (born 2011).
- The Hon Harry Mackay (born 2014).
See also
- Clan Mackay
- Lords of Parliament
