Edward Lambton, 7th Earl of Durham facts for kids
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The Earl of Durham
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Edward Richard Lambton
19 October 1961 London, England
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| Spouse(s) |
Christabel Mary McEwen
(m. 1983; div. 1995)Marina Hanbury
(m. 2011) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Antony Lambton Belinda Blew-Jones |
| Relatives | Lady Lucinda Lambton (sister) Lady Anne Lambton (sister) Freda Dudley Ward (great-aunt) |
Edward Richard Lambton, born on October 19, 1961, is also known as Ned Lambton. He is a British nobleman, called a peer, and a musician. He used to play guitar in a country band named Pearl, TN. Today, he holds the title of the 7th Earl of Durham.
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The Life of Ned Lambton
Early Life and Unique Birth Celebration
Ned Lambton was born in 1961. He was the youngest child and only son of Belinda Blew-Jones and Antony, Viscount Lambton. His father was the eldest son of John Lambton, 5th Earl of Durham.
Ned was born after five daughters. To celebrate his birth as the future heir, a huge bonfire was lit. This bonfire was placed at the top of Penshaw Hill. This hill used to be part of the Lambton Estate.
On April 23, 1962, Ned was baptised by Maurice Harland, who was the Bishop of Durham. The ceremony took place in the church of St Barnabas, Burnmoor. An ox was roasted as part of the big celebrations.
His godparents were very important people. They included former Prime Minister Anthony Eden, the Earl of Avon. Also, Prince Stanisław Albrecht Radziwiłł, journalist Joseph Alsop, and socialite Babe Paley were his godparents. Ned has five older sisters. Lady Lucinda Lambton, a well-known broadcaster, is the oldest of them.
Family Titles and Changes
When Ned's grandfather passed away in 1970, his father became the 6th Earl of Durham. However, his father decided to give up his noble titles. This is called "disclaiming" a peerage. He did this on February 23, 1970.
For a short time, Ned was known by the special title of Viscount Lambton. After his father gave up his titles, Ned was called Lord Durham. This was to avoid confusion with his father. His father continued to use the name Lord Lambton, even though he had given up his official titles.
Involvement in Politics
In 1997, Ned Lambton decided to get involved in politics. He stood for the Referendum Party in the general election. He ran in the area of Berwick-upon-Tweed. This was the same area his father had represented before. He received 3.4% of the votes in that election.
Becoming the Earl of Durham
In 2006, Ned's father passed away. Ned then became the 7th Earl of Durham. This meant he inherited the noble title. He also inherited Villa Cetinale, a beautiful 17th-century villa in Tuscany, Italy. This villa had belonged to his father.
Ned Lambton's Family
Ned Lambton has been married three times. He has also been divorced twice.
First Marriage
In 1983, he married Christabel Mary McEwen. They had one son together:
- Frederick Lambton, Viscount Lambton (born February 23, 1985).
Ned and Christabel divorced in 1995.
Second Marriage
On October 19, 1995, Ned married Catherine FitzGerald. She is an Anglo-Irish aristocrat. They did not have any children together. They divorced in 2002.
Ned also has a daughter named Molly, who was born in 2000, from another relationship.
Third Marriage and Children
In January 2011, Ned Lambton married Marina Hanbury. She was 28 years old at the time. Marina used to work for a Member of Parliament. Ned and Marina have three children together:
- Lady Stella Rose Lambton (born October 25, 2011).
- The Hon. Claud Timothy Lambton (born September 1, 2015).
- Lady Acony Belle Lambton (born November 8, 2017).
