Henry FitzRoy, 12th Duke of Grafton facts for kids
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The Duke of Grafton
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Grafton in 2013
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Henry Oliver Charles FitzRoy
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| Born | 6 April 1978 London, Middlesex |
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Olivia Sladen
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| Issue | 3 |
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Henry Oliver Charles FitzRoy, 12th Duke of Grafton (born on April 6, 1978), often called Harry Grafton, is an English noble and a music promoter. He became the Duke of Grafton after his grandfather, Hugh FitzRoy, 11th Duke of Grafton, passed away on April 7, 2011. He is also a direct descendant of Charles II of England.
His family's main home and farming estate is Euston Hall. It is located in Euston, Suffolk, close to Thetford in Norfolk.
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About Henry FitzRoy
Henry FitzRoy is a member of the British nobility. This means he holds a special title passed down through his family. He is also involved in the music industry, helping to organize live music events.
Early Life and Family
Henry Grafton is the son of James Oliver Charles FitzRoy, Earl of Euston (1947–2009). His mother is Lady Clare Amabel Margaret Kerr. She is one of the daughters of the 12th Marquess of Lothian.
An important ancestor of Henry Grafton was Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton (1663–1690). He was a son of King Charles II and his partner, Barbara Villiers. The name FitzRoy means "son of the king." Many families descended from King Charles II use this surname.
Henry Grafton went to Harrow School and the University of Edinburgh. After that, he studied how to manage large estates at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester.
His Career Journey
From 2002 to 2004, when he was known as Viscount Ipswich, Henry Grafton worked in the United States. He managed music businesses and was a radio host in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2005 and 2006, he worked for the famous band Rolling Stones. He helped organize their merchandise during their "A Bigger Bang" tour.
In 2007, he moved to London. In 2009, his father passed away. This led him to return to Suffolk to help manage the Euston Hall estate. This estate covers about 10,000 acres (40 square kilometers). At this time, he also gained the title of Earl of Euston. However, he chose to continue using his previous title, Viscount Ipswich.
On April 7, 2011, the 11th Duke of Grafton died at 92 years old. His grandson, Henry Grafton, then became the new Duke. Today, he continues to promote live music. He also works on making the farms on his estate more modern.
Marriage and Children
On August 14, 2010, Henry Grafton married Olivia Margaret Sladen. Their wedding took place in Snowshill, Gloucestershire. They have two sons and one daughter.
His Children
- Alfred James Charles FitzRoy, Earl of Euston, born December 26, 2012. He is the heir apparent, meaning he is next in line to inherit the title.
- Lady Rosetta Christina Clare FitzRoy, born July 20, 2015.
- Lord Ralph Simon Lennox FitzRoy, born March 16, 2017.
Family Coat of Arms
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The Grafton coat of arms is a special symbol for the family. It includes parts of the royal arms of King Charles II. This shows the family's connection to the king. The motto, Et decus et pretium recti, means "Both the ornament and the reward of virtue."
