Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, 8th Baronet facts for kids
Sir Henry Egerton Aubrey-Fletcher, born on November 27, 1945, is an important figure in Buckinghamshire, England. He used to be the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, which is like a special representative for the King or Queen in a county. He is the grandson of Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, who also held this important role many years ago.
About Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher
Sir Henry is the only son and second child of Sir John Aubrey-Fletcher, the 7th Baronet, and Diana Mary Fynvola Egerton. His mother came from the Egerton family, who were well-known.
He went to Eton College, a famous school. For most of his working life, Sir Henry was involved in either farming or broadcasting, which means working in radio. He worked on his father's farm until 1972, when he took over running it. In the same year, he started working at BBC Radio Oxford as a presenter.
Later, in 1987, he joined the board of a radio company called FOX FM. This company had a special licence to broadcast in Oxfordshire. Sir Henry and others then helped start seven more independent radio stations across central and southern England. He stopped working in the radio industry in 2006.
Sir Henry also held other important positions. He was the Deputy Chairman of the National Trust from 2002 to 2005. The National Trust is a charity that protects historic places and natural beauty spots in England. He was also the President of the Country Land and Business Association from 2008 to 2010.
Today, Sir Henry and Lady Aubrey-Fletcher manage several businesses in Buckinghamshire. These include Chilton House Residential Home and the Chilton Business Centre.
After his father passed away in 1992, Sir Henry became the 8th Baronet in his family. A Baronet is a special title that is passed down through families, similar to a knight but it is inherited. He then served as the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire from 1995 to 1996. The High Sheriff is a ceremonial role, representing the King or Queen in the county for law and order. In 1966, Sir Henry was also welcomed into the Haberdashers' Company, which is one of London's old and respected trade groups.
Sir Henry was the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire from 2006 until June 2020. For his service, he was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in 2019. This is a special honour given by the King or Queen.
Sir Henry's Family
In 1976, Sir Henry married Sara Roberta Buchanan. They have three sons:
- John Robert Aubrey-Fletcher, born in 1977.
- Thomas Egerton Aubrey-Fletcher, born in 1980.
- Harry Buchanan Aubrey-Fletcher, born in 1982.
Harry Aubrey-Fletcher got married in 2011 to Sarah Louise Stourton. She is the eldest daughter of Lord Mowbray, Segrave and Stourton. Harry Aubrey-Fletcher is a good friend of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Prince William and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, even attended Harry's wedding. Harry Aubrey-Fletcher is also a godfather to Prince Louis of Wales, who is Prince William's youngest son.
