Eleanor Campbell, Duchess of Argyll facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Her Grace
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, also known as the Duchess of Argyll, was born on January 26, 1973. She is a British noblewoman and holds an important position in the Order of St John in Scotland. She is married to the 13th Duke of Argyll. Her family, the Cadburys, are well-known for founding the famous Cadbury chocolate company.
About Eleanor Campbell
Eleanor Mary Cadbury was born in London on January 26, 1973. Her parents are Peter Hugh George Cadbury and Sally Strouvelle. They were married in 1969.
Through her father, Eleanor is a great-great-granddaughter of George Cadbury. George Cadbury was a very important person in the family business. She is also a great-great-great-granddaughter of John Cadbury. John Cadbury was the person who started the famous Cadbury chocolate company. Eleanor has one younger brother, Simon Charles, who was born in 1975.
Her Family Life
On June 8, 2002, Eleanor married Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll. Their wedding took place at St. Mary's Church in Fairford, Gloucestershire, England.
The Duke and Duchess have three children:
- Archibald Friedrich Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, was born in London on March 9, 2004. He is often called Archie Lorne. From 2015 to 2018, he served as a Page of Honour for Queen Elizabeth II. A Page of Honour is a young person who attends to the monarch on special occasions.
- Lord Rory James Campbell was born in London on February 3, 2006.
- Lady Charlotte Mary Campbell was born in London on October 29, 2008.
The Duchess of Argyll is currently the 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 important position in the Priory.
The Duchess also supports many other groups. She is a patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball. She is also the president of the Georgian Group. She supports Richmond's Hope and First Aid 4 Gambia. She is a board member of the Historic Houses Association. She also started a music festival called Best of the West.
Special Recognition
2021: The Duchess was made a Dame of Justice of the Venerable Order of Saint John (DStJ). This is a special honour given for her work with the Order of St John.
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