Arthur Charles Valerian Wellesley, Marquess of Douro OBE, (born August 19, 1945) is the son and heir of Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington and his wife, Diana McConnel. He was born as Earl of Mornington in 1945, at Princess Christian Nursing Home, Windsor, Berkshire. He has three younger brothers and one younger sister. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire (Military division) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority... August 19 is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... Categories: People stubs | British Army officers | Peers | Knights of the Garter | 1915 births ... The title Earl of Mornington was created in the Peerage of Ireland in 1760 for Garret Wellesley. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... Windsor (IPA: usually , but also ) is a suburban town and tourist destination in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, South East England. ... Berks redirects here. ...

Education

Arthur was educated at Eton College and later at Christ Church, Oxford. The Kings College of Our Lady of Eton beside Windsor, commonly known as Eton College or just Eton, is an internationally renowned public school (privately funded and independent) for male students, founded in 1440 by Henry VI. It is located in Eton, Berkshire, near Windsor in England, situated north... College name Christ Church Named after Jesus Christ Established 1546 Sister College Trinity College Dean The Very Revd Christopher Andrew Lewis JCR President William Dorsey Undergraduates 426 MCR or GCR President {{{MCR President}}} Graduates 154 Home page Boat Club Christ Church (Latin: Ædes Christi, the temple or house of Christ...

Marriage

He married Princess Antonia of Prussia (who no longer uses her royal title) on 3 February 1977 at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London. They had five children: Princess Antonia of Prussia, Marchioness of Douro (b. ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Click Here for Knightsbridge, Castle Hill Australia Knightsbridge is a place in the City of Westminster, London notable for its expensive shops, including Harrods. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

• Arthur Gerald Wellesley, Earl of Mornington (b. 31 January 1978)
• Lady Honor Victoria Wellesley (b. 25 October 1979)
• Lady Mary Luise Wellesley (b. 16 December 1986)
• Lady Charlotte Anne Wellesley (b. 8 October 1990)
• Lord Frederick Charles Wellesley (b. 30 September 1992)

Arthur Gerald Wellesley, Earl of Mornington (born 31 January 1978) is the son of Arthur Charles Valerian Wellesley, Marquess of Douro, and future heir to Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington. ... January 31 is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by The Smashing Pumpkins, see 1979 (song). ... December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (282nd in leap years). ... 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

Charity

Arthur has worked for a number of non profit or charitable oranisations. He was a patron of British Art at the Tate Gallery (1987-1990), a member of the Royal College of Art between (1992-97), Chair of British-Spanish Tertulias (1993-98) and Trustee of the Phoenix Trust from 1996- 2001). He was appointed a Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire in 1999. In 2003 he was given a four year appointment as a Commissioner for English Heritage Flag of a Lord Lieutenant The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarchs personal representatives around the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. ... Hampshire, sometimes historically Southamptonshire or Hamptonshire, (abbr. ... English Heritage is a United Kingdom government body with a broad remit of managing the historic environment of England. ...

He received an OBE in 1999 for services to British-Spanish business relations. Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire (Military division) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions; in decreasing order of seniority...

He is Chairman elect of the governing Council of King's College London, and is due to take the chair on 1st October 2007. Kings College London is the largest college of the University of London and one of a number of university institutions founded in England in the early 19th century: only the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge have royal charters predating that of Kings. ...

Business Career

• Deputy Chairman of Thames Valley Broadcasting Ltd between 1975 and 1984.
• Director of Antofagasta and Bolivia Railway Company Ltd between 1977 and 1980.
• Councillor for Basingstoke Borough Council between 1978 and 1979.
• Director of Eucalyptus Pulp Mills Ltd between 1979 and 1988.
• Director of Transatlantic Holdings plc between 1983 and 1996.
• Director of Global Asset Mananagement Worldwide Inc between 1984 and 1999.
• Deputy Chairman of Deltec Panamerica SA between 1985 and 1989.
• Chairman of Deltec Securities (UK) Ltd between 1986 and 1989.
• Director of Continental and Industrial Trust plc between 1987 and 1990.
• Deputy Chairman of Guinness Mahon Holdings Ltd between 1988 and 1991.
• Director of Sun Life Corp Ltd between 1988 and 1996.
• Director of Rothmans International Ltd between 1990 and 1993.
• Chairman of Dunhill Holdings Ltd between 1991 and 1993.
• Deputy Chairman of Vendôme Luxury Group plc between 1993 and 1999.
• Chairman of Framlington Group Ltd between 1994 and 1999.
• Chairman of Sun Life & Provincial Holdings plc in 1996.

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References

• The Peerage website

External links

• Duke of Wellington's Regiment - West Riding