Lady Mary Charteris facts for kids

Lady Mary Olivia Charteris Furze (born on April 23, 1987) is a British model, DJ, and musician. She is known for her work as a singer and keyboard player in the electronic rock band The Big Pink.

Her Early Life

Lady Mary Olivia Charteris was born in London, England. Her father is James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss and 9th Earl of March. Her mother is the Hon. Catherine Ingrid Guinness. Her mother used to work with the famous artist Andy Warhol.

Mary has an older brother named Francis Richard Charteris. Her parents divorced in 1988. Her mother remarried in 1990. Her father remarried in 1995. Mary went to Francis Holland School in London. There, she studied classical history, art, and ethics.

Her Career

Modelling Work

Mary started modelling as a teenager. A family friend, Isabella Blow, helped her join the Storm Models agency. She has worked for many big fashion brands. These include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Nike.

She has also appeared in famous magazines. Some of these are Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle. She has posed for well-known photographers like Mario Testino.

In 2012, Amazon UK chose her to show off their new fashion collection. In 2018, she walked the runway for designer Alice Temperley. This was during London Fashion Week.

Her Music Journey

Mary began her music career as a disc jockey, or DJ. She played a mix of old and dance songs. She often performed at music festivals, weddings, and fashion events. She loves going to big music festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella. In 2018, she was a DJ at the Cartier Queen's Cup event.

MPRSSS Project

In 2013, Mary started her own electronic music project called MPRSSS. She was inspired by her husband's band. She began making music in his studio. She used different beats and sounds to create her own unique style.

With The Big Pink

Mary became involved with the band The Big Pink because of her husband, Robbie Furze. She joined them on tour at first. She helped with selling merchandise and managing things backstage.

In 2016, she officially joined the band. She became a keyboard player and singer. Her first record with the band was the EP Empire Underground. An EP is a short music album. She then went on her first tour with the band in North America. Mary and Robbie also perform DJ sets together. They call themselves Big Pink or Big Pink Stripped Back.

Her Personal Life

Mary married rock singer Robertson "Robbie" Furze in 2012. Their wedding took place at Stanway House. This is her family's estate in Gloucestershire. Many famous friends attended their wedding. These included Florence Welch and Keira Knightley.

Her wedding dress was designed by Pam Hogg. It was later shown in an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Mary and her husband now live in Los Angeles.

Mary is known for her unique and bold fashion style. She is good friends with Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora. She is often seen at important social events.

She welcomed a daughter named Wilde Jessie on May 21, 2021.