Anthony Robert Lindsay, 30th Earl of Crawford and 13th Earl of Balcarres (born 24 November 1958), styled Lord Balniel between 1975 and 2023, is a Scottish peer and Chief of Clan Lindsay.
The Earl of Crawford and Balcarres | |
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| 30th Earl of Crawford and 13th Earl of Balcarres | |
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| Tenure | 2023–present |
| Predecessor | 29th Earl of Crawford and 12th Earl of Balcarres |
| Other titles | Lord Balniel (1975–2023) |
| Born | Anthony Robert Lindsay 24 November 1958 |
| Residence | Balcarres House, nr. Fife, Scotland |
| Offices | Chief of Clan Lindsay |
| Spouse(s) |
Nicola Bicket (m. 1989) |
| Issue | 4 |
| Heir | Alexander Lindsay, Lord Balniel |
| Parents | Robert Lindsay, 29th Earl of Crawford Ruth Meyer-Bechtler |
| Occupation | Investment banker |
Life edit
Lindsay was born on 24 November 1958, the son of Robert Alexander Lindsay, 29th Earl of Crawford, and Ruth Beatrice Meyer-Bechtler. He was educated at Eton College and at the University of Edinburgh.[1]
Lindsay works as an investment banker in London.[2]
Following his father's death on 18 March 2023 he became Earl of Crawford and Chief of Clan Lindsay. The earldom is one of the most ancient titles in Great Britain.[1] He acted as Deputy to the Great Steward of Scotland at the coronation of Charles III and Camilla in 2023.[3][4]
Family edit
He married Nicola A. Bicket, daughter of Captain Antony Neilson Bicket, on 12 August 1989. They have four children. His eldest son Alexander, Lord Balniel, is heir apparent to the earldom.
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References edit
- ^ a b "Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, Tory defence minister and last survivor of 1955 Commons intake – obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023 – via Yahoo News.
- ^ "Meeting Lord and Lady Balniel at Balcarres Estate House". goworldtravel.com. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Roles to be performed at the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey". Royal.uk. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Coronation order of service in full". BBC News. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "House of Lindsay". European Heraldry. Retrieved 20 March 2023.