Carlyn Chisholm, Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen facts for kids
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The Baroness Chisholm
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Official portrait, 2020
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| Baroness-in-Waiting Government Whip |
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| Acting 15 September 2021 – 4 February 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Boris Johnson |
| Preceded by | Joanna Penn, Baroness Penn |
| Succeeded by | Joanna Penn, Baroness Penn |
| In office 12 August 2019 – 13 February 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Boris Johnson |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Goldie |
| Succeeded by | The Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay |
| In office 11 June 2017 – 29 March 2018 |
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| Prime Minister | Theresa May |
| Preceded by | The Lord O'Shaughnessy |
| Succeeded by | The Baroness Manzoor |
| In office 14 May 2015 – 21 December 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | David Cameron Theresa May |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Williams of Trafford |
| Succeeded by | The Lord O'Shaughnessy |
| Member of the House of Lords Lords Temporal |
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| Assumed office 16 September 2014 Life Peerage |
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| Born | 23 December 1951 |
| Political party | Crossbencher (2022–present) |
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Colin Chisholm
(m. 1976) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | John Wyndham, 1st Baron Egremont Pamela Wyndham-Quin |
Caroline Elizabeth Chisholm, Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen, was born on 23 December 1951. She is a British life peeress and a member of the House of Lords. This means she has a special title and a seat in the UK Parliament for her lifetime. She currently sits as a member who does not belong to a specific political group.
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About Baroness Chisholm
Early Life and Family
Baroness Chisholm is the only daughter of John Wyndham, 1st Baron Egremont, and Pamela Wyndham, Lady Egremont. Her older brother, Max Egremont, inherited the family's special titles.
In 1976, Carlyn Wyndham married Colin Chisholm. Colin is the son of Archibald Chisholm, who was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his achievements. Baroness Chisholm and her husband have three children: two sons and one daughter.
Her Role in the House of Lords
On 16 September 2014, she was given the title of Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen. This title is linked to Owlpen in the county of Gloucestershire. She joined the House of Lords as a member of the Conservative Party.
She served as a baroness-in-waiting several times. This role is like being a government whip, helping to make sure members vote the way their party wants. She held this position from 2015 to 2016, 2017 to 2018, 2019 to 2020, and 2021 to 2022. In 2016, she also spoke for the Cabinet Office in the House of Lords.
In 2022, Baroness Chisholm became one of six ladies chosen to be "Queen's companions" to Queen Camilla. At the same time, she decided to leave the Conservative Party group in the House of Lords. She now sits as a member who is not officially linked to any political party.
In 2023, she and her husband were invited to ride in the King's procession at Royal Ascot.
Awards and Recognition
Baroness Chisholm has received special recognition for her service.
| Country | Date | Award | Ribbon |
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| United Kingdom | 6 May 2023 | King Charles III Coronation Medal |  |
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Official portrait, 2020
