Sir Legh, Francis Michael KCVO

Birth Name Francis Michael Sir Legh KCVO
Gender male
Age at Death 64 years, 4 months, 30 days

Notes

Note

Major Hon. Sir Francis Michael Legh was born on 2 August 1919.2 He was the son of Richard William Davenport Legh, 3rd Baron Newton and Hon. Helen Winifred Meysey-Thompson.2 He married Ruadh Daphne Watson, daughter of Alan Holmes Watson, on 16 November 1948.2 He died on 26 October 1984 at age 65 at Lambeth, London, England.2,3
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.2 He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.2 He fought in the Second World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.2 He gained the rank of Major in the Grenadier Guards.2 He was Assistant Private Secretary and Equerry to HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother between 1956 and 1959.2 He was Equerry to HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother between 1956 and 1984.2 He was Private Secretary to HRH Princess Margaret between 1959 and 1971.2 He was appointed Knight Commander, Royal Victorian Order (K.C.V.O.) in 1968.1 He was Private Secretary and Treasurer to HRH Princess Margaret between 1972 and 1984.2

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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 2 Aug 1919 Macclesfield, Cheshire, England   1a
Death 1984      

Families

Family of Sir Legh, Francis Michael KCVO and Watson, Ruadh Daphne
Married Wife Watson, Ruadh Daphne ( * 7 Mar 1927 + 6 Sep 1973 )
 
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 16 Nov 1948      
Note

PEARLS AND CRYSTAL WEDDING FOR HEIRESS- BRIDESMAIDS IN RED Heiress Miss Ruadh Daphne Watson, grand-daughter of the late Sir Charles Jackson , was married to the Hon . FRANCIS LEGH , son of Lord Newton , at St . George's Church , Hanover Square , London. The bride wore an 18-inch waist '' Tube-Look '' wedding gown by Lorian , embroidered in seed Pearls and Crystals , with a 10-yard train . Her Juliet cap was hand embodied in a motif design of crystal drops and opalescent pearls. The name Ruadh being Gaelic for red , the bridesmaid's all wore red and velvet . The bride's uncle , Oxford Don and amateur rider . Mr Derek Jackson , gave her away . PICTURE SHOWS:- The bride and bridegroom leaving the church after the ceremony . The bride is wearing a £10,000 necklace of diamonds. 16 November 1948

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  Narrative

H3. Francis Michael Legh, Maj. Hon. Sir, K.C.V.O., * 1919, + 1984, Md. 1948, Ruadh Daphne Watson, + 1973, d. of Alan Holmes Watson.

I1. Nicholas Charles Legh, * 1951, Md. 1980, Annabel G. Hawkings, d. of Peter Hawkings, of Greywell, Hampshire.

J1. Lucy Henrietta Legh, * 1983.
J2. Alice Sophie Legh, * 1985.

I2. Laura Helen Legh, * 1954, Md. 1979, Hon. Simon Andrew Weinstock, * 1952, + 1996, s. of Arnold Weinstock, Baron Weinstock (L.P. 1980).

J1. Pamela Helen Weinstock, * 1982.
J2. Celia Rose Weinstock, * 1985.
J3. Laetitia Ann Daphne Weinstock, * 1990.

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Pedigree

    1. Sir Legh, Francis Michael KCVO
      1. Watson, Ruadh Daphne

Source References

  1. Genealogy: FreeBMD
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