Simon Bowes-Lyon, 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne facts for kids
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The Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
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Simon Patrick Bowes-Lyon, Lord Glamis
18 June 1986 London, England
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| Other names | Sam Bowes-Lyon |
| Term | 27 February 2016 – present |
| Parent(s) | Michael Bowes-Lyon, 18th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne Isobel Weatherall |
Simon Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (born 18 June 1986), was known as Lord Glamis until 2016. He is a Scottish noble and a large landowner. He owns the lands and buildings around Glamis Castle.
He is the oldest son of Michael Bowes-Lyon, 18th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and his first wife, Isobel Weatherall. Simon is a distant cousin of King Charles III. His great-grandmother was a Bowes-Lyon, who was also the mother of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
About Simon Bowes-Lyon
Simon Bowes-Lyon was born on 18 June 1986. He is part of the Bowes-Lyon family, a well-known noble family. His father, Michael Bowes-Lyon, 18th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, was a politician, a soldier, and a businessman. He also held a noble title that was passed down through his family. Simon's mother is Isobel Weatherall.
Simon went to Sunningdale School when he was younger. His parents separated in 2004.
Family Connections
Simon is a great-great-nephew of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. This means he is a second cousin once removed of King Charles III. He is also a third cousin of Prince William.
In 2002, Simon walked with his father and other members of the royal family. This was during the funeral procession for the Queen Mother.
Life as an Earl
When his father passed away on 27 February 2016, Simon became the 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. In 2019, he was living at Glamis Castle.
He manages the Glamis estate, which is a large area of land. This work includes helping with Reiver Travel. This company plans special holidays in Scotland. In 2017, Simon decided to update Glamis House. This house is on his estate and was a childhood home of the Queen Mother. It is now used as a holiday rental.
From 2016 to 2018, he was a director for Ark Hill Wind Farm Ltd. Simon is also the leader of the Strathmore Highland Games. This event happens every year at Glamis Castle.
Titles and Styles
Nobles in the United Kingdom often have different titles at different times in their lives. These titles show their rank and family history.
- 18 June 1986 – 27 February 2016: Lord Glamis
- 27 February 2016 – present: The Right Honourable The Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
Besides being the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Simon holds several other titles. These include:
