Emma Portman, Baroness Portman facts for kids

Emma Portman, around 1842

Emma Portman, Baroness Portman (born Lascelles), was an important lady in British society. She was born on March 16, 1809, and passed away on February 8, 1865. Her parents were Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood and Henrietta Sebright.

Emma married Edward Portman on June 16, 1827. Edward was the son of Edward Berkeley Portman and Lucy Whitby. He later became a "Viscount," which is a noble title, in 1873. This was eight years after Emma had died.

Emma and Edward had six children together: four sons and two daughters. Their sons included:

• William Henry Berkeley, who later inherited his father's noble title.
• Edwin Berkeley, who became a lawyer and a Member of Parliament (MP).
• Maurice Berkeley, who served in the Canadian parliament.
• Walter Berkeley, who became a rector (a type of priest) in a place called Corton Denham in Somerset, England.

Working for the Queen

Emma Portman had a special job working for Queen Victoria. From 1837 to 1851, she was a "Lady of the Bedchamber." This was a high-ranking position for a lady who helped the Queen with her daily life and attended to her needs. After 1851, she continued to serve the Queen as an "Extra Lady of the Bedchamber" until she passed away in 1865.

Arms of Emma Portman, Baroness Portman

Escutcheon Edward Portman, 1st Baron Portman (Quarterly 1st & 4th Or a fleur-de-lis Azure 2nd & 3rd Gules a chevron Ermine between ten crosses patée Argent) impaling Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood (Sable a cross patonce within a bordure Or). Supporters Dexter a savage wreathed about the head and waist with ivy in his dexter hand a club resting on the shoulder Proper sinister a talbot Or.

Emma in TV Shows

You might have seen Emma Portman in a TV show! Actress Anna Wilson-Jones played the role of Lady Emma Portman in the first three seasons of the ITV period drama called Victoria. In the show, Robin McCallum played her husband, Lord Portman.