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 and 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne (born 18 June 1986), was known as Lord Glamis until 2016. He is a Scottish nobleman and landowner. His family owns the historic Glamis Castle and its surrounding lands.
He is the oldest son of Michael Bowes-Lyon, 18th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and his first wife, Isobel Weatherall. Simon Bowes-Lyon is also a distant cousin of King Charles III. His family, the Bowes-Lyon family, is connected to the British Royal Family through Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who was King Charles III's maternal grandmother.
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About Simon Bowes-Lyon
Simon Bowes-Lyon was born on June 18, 1986. He grew up in the Bowes-Lyon family, which has a long history in Scotland. His father, Michael Bowes-Lyon, was a politician, a soldier, and a businessman. He also held a hereditary title, meaning it was passed down through his family. Simon's mother is Isobel Weatherall. He went to Sunningdale School when he was younger. His parents separated in 2004.
Family Connections to Royalty
Simon Bowes-Lyon 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, he took part in the funeral procession for the Queen Mother. He walked alongside his father and other members of the royal family during this important event.
Taking on the Earldom
When his father passed away on February 27, 2016, Simon, who was then known as Lord Glamis, became the 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne. As the Earl, he is responsible for managing the family's large estate, which includes Glamis Castle.
Managing the Glamis Estate
In 2019, the Earl was living at Glamis Castle. Running the Glamis estate involves various activities. For example, he works with Reiver Travel, a company that organizes special holidays in Scotland. In 2017, he decided to update Glamis House. This property is part of his estate and was a childhood home of the Queen Mother. It was renovated to be a self-catering holiday home for visitors. From 2016 to 2018, he was also a director for Ark Hill Wind Farm Ltd. The Earl is also the chieftain of the Strathmore Highland Games. This traditional event takes place every year on the grounds of Glamis Castle.
Titles and Styles
- 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 Bowes-Lyon holds several other titles. These include:
