Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, 8th Baronet facts for kids
Sir Henry Egerton Aubrey-Fletcher, 8th Baronet KCVO KStJ, born on November 27, 1945, is a well-known figure who served as the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire. This important role means he was the King's or Queen's representative in that area. He is also the grandson of Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, who held the same position many years ago, from 1954 to 1961.
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About Sir Henry's Life
Sir Henry is the only son and second child of Lieutenant-Colonel Sir John Aubrey-Fletcher and Diana Mary Fynvola Egerton. His mother came from the important Egerton family.
Early Life and Education
Sir Henry went to Eton College, a famous school. After finishing school, he spent most of his working life in two main areas: farming and broadcasting.
Career in Farming and Radio
He worked on his father's farm until 1972. That year, he took over running the farm himself. In the same year, he started working for BBC Radio Oxford as a freelance presenter. This meant he worked shifts whenever they were available.
In 1987, Sir Henry joined the board of FOX FM. This company had been given the license to run an Independent Local Radio station in Oxfordshire. He then helped to start seven more independent radio stations across central and southern England. He retired from the radio industry in 2006.
Other Important Roles
Sir Henry also held other significant 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. He was also the President of the Country Land and Business Association from 2008 to 2010. This group supports people who own land and businesses in the countryside.
Current Businesses
Today, Sir Henry and Lady Aubrey-Fletcher manage several businesses in Buckinghamshire. These include Chilton House Residential Home and the Chilton Business Centre.
Public Service Roles
When his father passed away in 1992, Sir Henry became the 8th Baronet. A Baronet is a special title, like a hereditary knight. After this, he served as the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire for the year 1995–1996. The High Sheriff is a ceremonial role, representing the King or Queen in the county. In 1966, Sir Henry also became a member of the Freedom of the Haberdashers' Company, which is one of London's historic trade guilds.
Sir Henry was the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire from 2006 until June 2020. In the 2019 Birthday Honours, he was made a KCVO. This is a special honour given by the King or Queen for personal service.
Sir Henry's Family
In 1976, Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher married Sara Roberta Buchanan. She is the younger daughter of Major Robert Buchanan. Sir Henry and Sara have three sons:
- John Robert Aubrey-Fletcher (born June 20, 1977)
- Thomas Egerton Aubrey-Fletcher (born November 17, 1980)
- Harry Buchanan Aubrey-Fletcher (born March 29, 1982)
Harry Aubrey-Fletcher's Family
Harry Aubrey-Fletcher married the Honourable (Sarah) Louise Stourton in 2011. She is the eldest daughter of Lord Mowbray, Segrave and Stourton. Their wedding took place in Aldborough, North Yorkshire.
Harry Aubrey-Fletcher is a close friend of Prince William. Prince William and his then-fiancée, Catherine Middleton, attended Harry's wedding. Harry Aubrey-Fletcher is also a godfather to Prince Louis of Wales, who is Prince William's youngest son.
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More Information
- thePeerage.com
