Alexander Elphinstone, 19th Lord Elphinstone facts for kids
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The Lord Elphinstone
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| Born | 15 April 1980 |
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Nicola Hall
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| Children | 3 |
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Alexander Mountstuart Elphinstone, born on April 15, 1980, holds two important titles: the 19th Lord Elphinstone and the 5th Baron Elphinstone. He is a Scottish peer, which means he belongs to a group of people with special noble titles in Scotland and the United Kingdom.
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Who is Lord Elphinstone?
Alexander Mountstuart Elphinstone is a Scottish nobleman. He inherited his titles from his family. His full title is the 19th Lord Elphinstone and the 5th Baron Elphinstone. These titles are part of the Peerage of Scotland and the Peerage of the United Kingdom.
What is a Peer?
A peer is a person who holds a noble title, like a Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, or Baron. These titles are often passed down through families. In the past, peers had special roles in government, especially in the House of Lords in the UK.
Lord Elphinstone's Family Background
Lord Elphinstone's parents are James Elphinstone, 18th Lord Elphinstone, and Willa Mary Gabrielle Chetwode. His family has a long history in Scotland. His mother's side also comes from noble families.
His family is connected to the British Royal Family. He is a great-great-grandson of the Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. This makes him a great-grandnephew of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She was the mother of Queen Elizabeth II.
Lord Elphinstone's paternal grandfather, Rev. Hon. Andrew Elphinstone, was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. This connection comes through his mother, Mary Elphinstone, Lady Elphinstone. She was an older sister to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Where Did Lord Elphinstone Study?
Lord Elphinstone received a good education. He attended several well-known schools and universities:
- Belhaven Hill School
- Eton College
- Newcastle University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.
- SOAS, University of London
Lord Elphinstone's Family Life
Lord Elphinstone is married and has three children. He married Nicola J. Hall on July 7, 2007. Their wedding took place at Holy Trinity Church in Penn, Buckinghamshire.
Who are Lord Elphinstone's Children?
Lord Elphinstone and Nicola have three children:
- Hon. Isla Elizabeth Elphinstone, born in 2008.
- Jago Alexander Elphinstone, who holds the title Master of Elphinstone, born in 2011.
- The Hon. Rafe Mountstuart Elphinstone, born in 2015.
