Eleanor Campbell, Duchess of Argyll facts for kids
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The Duchess of Argyll
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| Born | Eleanor Mary Cadbury 26 January 1973 London, England |
| Residence | Inveraray Castle |
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| Issue | Archie Campbell, Marquess of Lorne Lord Rory Campbell Lady Charlotte Campbell |
| Parents | Peter Cadbury Sally Strouvelle |
Eleanor Mary Campbell, Duchess of Argyll (born 26 January 1973) is a British noblewoman. She is also the leader of the Scottish branch of the Order of St John. She was born Eleanor Mary Cadbury and is a member of the famous Cadbury chocolate family. She is married to the 13th Duke of Argyll.
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About Eleanor Cadbury
Eleanor Mary Cadbury was born in London, England, on January 26, 1973. Her parents are Peter Hugh George Cadbury and Sally Strouvelle.
Family History
Her family is well-known for creating Cadbury chocolate. Her great-great-grandfather was George Cadbury. He was the grandson of John Cadbury, who started the chocolate company. Eleanor has a younger brother named Simon Charles.
Marriage and Children
On June 8, 2002, Eleanor married Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll. Their wedding took place at St. Mary's Church in Fairford, Gloucestershire.
The Duke and Duchess of Argyll have three children:
- Archibald Friedrich Campbell, Marquess of Lorne (born March 9, 2004). He is often called Archie Lorne. From 2015 to 2018, he served as a Page of Honour for Queen Elizabeth II.
- Lord Rory James Campbell (born February 3, 2006)
- Lady Charlotte Mary Campbell (born October 29, 2008)
Important Roles and Activities
The Duchess of Argyll holds several important positions. She is the leader, or Prior, of the Order of St John's Priory of Scotland. She was appointed to this role on June 24, 2021. She is the first woman to hold this position in the Priory's history. The Order of St John is a charity that helps people through first aid and healthcare.
The Duchess is also involved in many other organizations. She supports the Royal Caledonian Ball, which is a traditional Scottish event. She is the president of the Georgian Group, which works to protect historic buildings. She is also a patroness for charities like Richmond's Hope and First Aid 4 Gambia. Additionally, she is a board member of the Historic Houses Association and started the Best of the West music festival.
Honours
2021: She became a Dame of Justice of the Venerable Order of Saint John (DStJ). This is a special recognition for her work with the Order.
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