Peregrine Moncreiffe of that Ilk facts for kids
Peregrine David Euan Malcolm Moncreiffe is an important figure in Scottish history and a leader of his family. He was born on February 16, 1951. He is the second son of Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, 11th Baronet Moncreiffe and Diana Denyse Hay, 23rd Countess of Erroll. His older brother is Sir Merlin Sereld Victor Gilbert Hay, 12th Baronet Moncreiffe, 24th Earl of Erroll, who is also the Chief of Clan Hay. Peregrine himself is the Chief of Clan Moncreiffe and holds the title of Baron of Moncreiffe.
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About Peregrine Moncreiffe
His Early Life and Education
Peregrine Moncreiffe attended Eton College, a famous school in England. After that, he went to Christ Church, Oxford, which is a part of the well-known University of Oxford. While he was at Christ Church, he was a talented rower. He even competed for Oxford in the famous Boat Race in 1972, where he rowed in the number 7 position.
His Career and Roles
After finishing his education, Peregrine Moncreiffe became an investment banker. This means he worked with money and investments to help people and companies grow their wealth. He also became a "Freeman of the City of London" and a "Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers". These are old and respected titles in London, showing his involvement in the city's traditions and trade guilds.
He is also a member of the Royal Company of Archers, which is a ceremonial bodyguard for the King in Scotland. From 1970 until 1978, he served as a "Slains Pursuivant". This was a special role where he helped with official ceremonies and announcements, especially those related to Scottish heraldry (coats of arms and family histories).
In 1997, Peregrine Moncreiffe became the Chief of Clan Moncreiffe. A "Clan Chief" is the recognized head of a Scottish clan, a large group of families with a shared history and name. He also became the Baron of Moncreiffe in Perthshire, Scotland, which is where the Clan's main home is located. He took on these important roles after his cousin, Elisabeth Moncreiffe, passed away. On January 11, 2001, he was officially recognized as "Moncreiffe of that Ilk" by the Lord Lyon King of Arms. This is the official authority in Scotland for coats of arms and family titles. He was also granted his own coat of arms by the Court of the Lord Lyon.
His Family Life
Peregrine Moncreiffe married Miranda Mary Fox-Pitt on July 27, 1988. Miranda was born on December 29, 1968. She is the younger daughter of Mervyn Fox-Pitt. Together, Peregrine and Miranda have six children:
- Ossian Peregrine Thomas Gerald (born February 3, 1991)
- Idina May Moncreiffe (born November 3, 1992)
- Eliza Miranda Moncreiffe (born February 2, 1995)
- Alexandra Maria Moncreiffe (born November 19, 1996)
- Lily Moncreiffe (born November 6, 1998)
- Euan Moncreiffe (born September 12, 2000)
Peregrine Moncreiffe and his family live in the Channel Islands, a group of islands located off the coast of France.
