Lady Mary Charteris facts for kids
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Lady Mary Charteris
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| Born | Mary Olivia Charteris 23 April 1987 Westminster, London, England |
| Noble family | Charteris |
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Robbie Furze
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| Father | James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss and 9th Earl of March |
| Mother | Catherine Ingrid Guinness |
| Occupation | Model, musician, DJ |
Lady Mary Olivia Charteris Furze (born 23 April 1987) is a British fashion model, a DJ, and a musician. She was also a singer and played keyboards for the English electronic rock band The Big Pink.
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Early Life and Family
Lady Mary Olivia Charteris was born on 23 April 1987 in London, England. Her father is James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss and 9th Earl of March. This means he holds a special title in the British nobility. Her mother is Catherine Ingrid Guinness, who used to work with the famous artist Andy Warhol.
Mary has an older brother named Francis. Her parents divorced in 1988. Her mother remarried in 1990, and her father remarried in 1995. Mary went to Francis Holland School in London. There, she studied subjects like ancient history, art, and ethics.
Career
Becoming a Model
When Mary was a teenager, she started modelling. A family friend, Isabella Blow, who worked as a magazine editor, helped her get started with the Storm Models agency. Since then, Mary has modelled for many famous fashion brands. These include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Nike, and Topshop.
She has also appeared in many well-known fashion magazines. Some of these are Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle. She has worked with famous photographers like Mario Testino and David Bailey.
In December 2012, Amazon UK chose Mary to show off their new fashion collection. In September 2018, she walked the runway for designer Alice Temperley during London Fashion Week. This is a big event where new fashion designs are shown.
Music Journey
Mary Charteris started her music career as a DJ. A DJ plays different songs for people to dance to. She mixes old songs with dance tracks. She has played music at festivals, weddings, and fashion events. Mary often attends big music festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella. In June 2018, she was a DJ at the Cartier Queen's Cup event.
MPRSSS Project
In January 2013, Mary announced her own electronic music project called MPRSSS. She was inspired by her husband's band. She started trying out different sounds and beats in his music studio. This led to her creating MPRSSS.
Joining The Big Pink
Mary became involved with the electronic rock band The Big Pink because she was dating Robbie Furze, who would later become her husband. She first joined the band on tour. She helped by selling merchandise and managing things backstage.
In 2016, she officially joined the band as a keyboard player and singer. Her first recording with the band was on the song Hightimes. This song was part of an EP (a short album) called Empire Underground, released on 4 March 2016. In 2016, she went on her first tour with the band as a singer across North America. Mary and Robbie Furze also perform DJ sets together.
Personal Life
Mary Charteris married rock singer Robertson "Robbie" Furze in 2012. Their wedding took place at Stanway House, which is her family's estate in Gloucestershire. Many famous guests attended their wedding. These included singers Florence Welch and Lily Allen, and actress Keira Knightley. Mary's 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 21 May 2021.
In November 2022, Lady Mary Charteris attended the unveiling of the Claridge’s Christmas Tree in London. The tree was designed by Sandra Choi for Jimmy Choo. The event featured a special mirrored tree and a live gospel choir.
In April 2023, Lady Mary was at the opening of the summer season at Studio Frantzén’s rooftop terrace at Harrods in London.
