David Ogilvy, 12th Earl of Airlie facts for kids
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The Earl of Airlie
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Ogilvy in September 1912
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| Born |
David Lyulph Gore Wolseley Ogilvy, Lord Ogilvy
18 July 1893 Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | 28 December 1968 (aged 75) Airlie Castle, Angus, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Lady Alexandra Coke
(m. 1917) |
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| Parents | David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie Lady Mabell Gore |
| Occupation | Peer, soldier, courtier |
David Lyulph Gore Wolseley Ogilvy (born July 18, 1893) was a Scottish nobleman, a brave soldier, and someone who worked closely with the Royal Family. He was known as the 12th Earl of Airlie.
He was the oldest son of the 11th Earl of Airlie. When his father passed away in 1900, David inherited his titles at just six years old.
In 1911, he had a special role at the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. He was one of the young men who helped carry Queen Mary's long royal train.
Later, he became a "Representative Peer" for Scotland in 1922. This meant he was chosen by other Scottish nobles to represent them in the British Parliament. He also served the government as a "lord-in-waiting" and received several important royal honors, like being made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
In 1936, he became the "Lord Lieutenant" of Angus, which is like a personal representative of the King or Queen in that area of Scotland. He was also a guest at the wedding of Princess Elizabeth (who later became Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip in 1947. He received even more high honors, including being made a Knight of the Order of the Thistle, a very old and important Scottish order.
He was also the father-in-law of Princess Alexandra of Kent.
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Family Life and Marriage
On July 17, 1917, Lord Airlie married Lady Alexandra Coke. She was the second daughter of the 3rd Earl of Leicester. They had six children together.
- Lady Victoria Jean Marjorie Mabell Ogilvy (born 1918, died 2004) married Alexander Lloyd, 2nd Baron Lloyd. They had three children.
- Lady Margaret Helen Isla Marion Ogilvy (born 1920, died 2014) married Iain Tennant. They had three children.
- Lady Griselda Davinia Roberta Ogilvy (born 1924, died 1977) married Major Peter Balfour. They had three children.
- David George Coke Patrick Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie (born 1926, died 2023) married Virginia Fortune Ryan. They had six children.
- The Hon. Sir Angus James Bruce Ogilvy (born 1928, died 2004) married Princess Alexandra of Kent. They had two children.
- The Hon. James Donald Diarmid Ogilvy (born 1934) married Magdalen Jane Ruth Ducas and later Lady Caroline Child-Villiers. He has children.
Military Service and Achievements
Lord Airlie had a distinguished military career. He joined the 10th Hussars, a cavalry regiment, in 1912 after training at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
World War I Hero
During the First World War, he showed great bravery and reached the rank of captain. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions, which is a medal given for "an act or acts of exemplary gallantry during active operations against the enemy on land."
Later Military Roles
He left the regular army in 1921 but continued to serve in the Territorial Army, which is a volunteer reserve force. He became a major in the Black Watch regiment. From 1924 to 1929, he was a lieutenant-colonel, leading his battalion. He was promoted to colonel in 1928.
During World War II, in 1940, he joined the Scots Guards. He later asked to return to the rank of major until 1942. He officially retired from military service in 1948. In 1943, he was in charge of the Army Cadet Forces in Scotland, helping to train young people.
In recognition of his achievements, the University of St Andrews awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 1958.
Love for Horse Racing
Lord Airlie was also a keen horse racing enthusiast. He owned several racehorses.
His most famous horse was a steeplechaser named Master Robert. This horse won the prestigious Grand National race in 1924, wearing the Earl's racing colors. The Grand National is a very famous and challenging horse race held in England.
Lord Airlie passed away on December 28, 1968, at the age of 75, at his home, Airlie Castle, in Angus, Scotland.
