Henry Herbert, 7th Earl of Carnarvon
The Earl of Carnarvon | |
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Henry Herbert, Lord Porchester | |
| Member of the House of Lords | |
| Hereditary peerage 22 September 1987 – 11 November 1999 | |
| Preceded by | The 6th Earl of Carnarvon |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Elected Hereditary Peer 11 November 1999 – 11 September 2001 | |
| Election | 1999 |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | The 2nd Baron Chorley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry George Reginald Molyneux Herbert 19 January 1924 London, England |
| Died | 11 September 2001 (aged 77) |
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| Parent(s) | Henry Herbert, 6th Earl of Carnarvon Anne Catherine Tredick Wendell |
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Henry George Reginald Molyneux Herbert, 7th Earl of Carnarvon, KCVO, KBE, DL (19 January 1924 – 11 September 2001), was a British peer and racing manager to Queen Elizabeth II from 1969 until his death. From his birth until September 1987, he was known by the courtesy title Lord Porchester.
A member of Hampshire County Council for 24 years, he was its chairman from 1973 to 1977 and also served on other public bodies, including the Sports Council and the Agricultural Research Council.
He owned the Highclere Castle estate and, through his mother, was a descendant of the Lee family of Virginia.