Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk

Bernard Marmaduke Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk, KG, GCVO, GBE, TD, PC (30 May 1908–31 January 1975), known as the Earl of Arundel and Surrey from birth, was the eldest surviving son of Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of Norfolk, who died when Bernard was only 9 years old. His mother was Gwendolen Fitzalan-Howard, "suo jure" Gwendoline Mary Herries, 12th Lady Herries of Terregles, and he inherited her peerage when she died in 1947.

He was educated at The Oratory School and was commissioned into the Royal Horse Guards in 1931, but resigned his commission in 1933. He joined the 4th (Territorial Army) Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment in 1934, and was promoted Major in 1939. He served in World War II, where he was wounded in action.

As Hereditary Earl Marshal, he organized the Coronations of George VI, Elizabeth II, and the investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales.

Personal life

The Duke married The Hon. Lavinia Mary Strutt, daughter of the 3rd Baron Belper and his wife Eva, on 27 January 1937. They had 4 daughters:
*The Lady Anne Elizabeth Fitzalan-Howard, later "suo jure" 14th Lady Herries of Terregles (born 12 June 1938), married Colin Cowdrey, later Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge
*The Lady Mary Katherine Fitzalan-Howard, DCVO (born 14 August 1940), married Group Captain Anthony Mumford. Since Lady Anne is childless, Lady Mary is next in line for the Terregles title. She has been a Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Alexandra since 1964.
*The Lady Sarah Margaret Fitzalan-Howard (born 28 September 1941), married Nigel Clutton
*The Lady Theresa Jane Fitzalan-Howard (born 24 June 1945), married Michael Kerr, 13th Marquess of Lothian

Dukedom of Norfolk

On his death the Dukedom passed to his cousin Miles Stapleton-Fitzalan-Howard, 12th Baron Beaumont, 4th Baron Howard of Glossop. The Lordship of Herries of Terregles, being an old Scottish peerage, was inherited by his eldest daughter, Lady Anne, who married English cricketer Colin Cowdrey, Baron Cowdrey of Tonbridge.

Titles & Honours

Titles

*Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel & Surrey (1908–1917)
*His Grace The Most Noble Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk (1917–1975)

Honours

*Knight of The Most Noble Order of The Garter (1937)
*Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1946)
*Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (1968)
*Territorial Decoration (1969)
*Privy Council of the United Kingdom (1936)
*Lord Lieutenant of Sussex (1949–1974)
*Deputy Lieutenant of Sussex (1945)
*Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex (1974–1975)

ee also

*Dukes of Norfolk family tree