Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll facts for kids

Elizabeth Hay, Countess of Erroll (born January 17, 1801 – died January 16, 1856), was an important figure in British history. She was born as Lady Elizabeth FitzClarence. Her parents were King William IV and Dorothy Jordan.

Elizabeth married William Hay on December 4, 1820, when she was 19 years old. Their wedding took place at St George's, Hanover Square. This is an Anglican church in Westminster.

Elizabeth kept some special items that belonged to her father, King William IV. These included a stone that was thrown at him and the gloves he wore when he first opened Parliament. A portrait of her can be seen at the House of Dun.

She passed away on January 16, 1856, in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was 54 years old.

Family Life and Children

Elizabeth Hay and her husband, William Hay, had four children together. They were:

• Lady Adelaide Harriet Augusta Hay (born October 18, 1821 – died October 22, 1867)
• William Harry Hay, 19th Earl of Erroll (born May 3, 1823 – died December 3, 1891). He married Eliza Amelia Gore on September 20, 1848.
• Lady Agnes Georgiana Elizabeth Hay (born May 12, 1829 – died December 18, 1869). She married James Duff on March 16, 1846. Their son, Alexander Duff, later married Princess Louise. Princess Louise was the daughter of King Edward VII.
• Lady Alice Mary Emily Hay (born July 7, 1835 – died June 7, 1881). She married Charles Edward Louis Casimir Stuart.

Elizabeth Hay was also the grandmother of the Duke of Fife. He was the husband of Princess Louise.

Connections to Royalty and Politics

Elizabeth Hay has connections to important people in history. For example, David Cameron, a former Prime Minister, is related to Elizabeth Hay through King William IV. This means he is a distant cousin to Queen Elizabeth II.

See also

In Spanish: Isabel FitzClarence para niños