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== Sale of Rothbury == |
== Sale of Rothbury == |
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In July 2023, Percy listed Rothbury, his 9,500-acre Northumberland estate for sale at £35 million.<ref name= tatler>{{cite web | url=https://www.tatler.com/article/lord-max-percy-is-selling-off-his-9500-acre-estate-rothbury | title=Lord Max Percy – son of the Duke of Northumberland – is selling off his 9,500 acre Northumberland estate for £35 million | date=7 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/duke-of-northumberland-s-son-puts-entire-9-500-acre-estate-up-for-sale-rc2tg27z3 | title=Duke of Northumberland's son puts entire 9,500-acre estate up for sale | date=12 July 2023 | last1=Willoughby | first1=George }}</ref> It is the largest landsale to take place in England in three decades.<ref name= tatler/> The estate has been in the Percy family since 1332, prior to that it belonged to the British monarch.<ref name= bbc>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crg9l2kn5gjo | title=Northumberland: Rothbury Estate goes on sale for £35m | date=7 July 2023 }}</ref><ref name= wales>{{cite web | url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/aristocrat-puts-35m-estate-market-27267704 | title=Aristocrat puts £35m estate on market - including 12 farms, caravan site and pub | date=6 July 2023 }}</ref> It includes a twenty-three residential properties, the Crown and Thistle Pub in [[Alwinton]], twelve farms, a caravan site, a river for trout and salmon fishing, 1,800 acres of woodland and the [[Simonside Hills]].<ref>https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2023-07-07/aristocrat-puts-9500-acre-estate-up-for-sale-for-35m</ref> The rent from the estate's farms brings in an annual income of £283,000 a year.<ref>https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/aristocrat-puts-northern-estate-his-family-have-owned-since-1332-up-for-sale-with-lots-including-a-pub-and-caravan-site-4209618</ref> |
In July 2023, Percy listed Rothbury, his 9,500-acre Northumberland estate for sale at £35 million.<ref name= tatler>{{cite web | url=https://www.tatler.com/article/lord-max-percy-is-selling-off-his-9500-acre-estate-rothbury | title=Lord Max Percy – son of the Duke of Northumberland – is selling off his 9,500 acre Northumberland estate for £35 million | date=7 July 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/duke-of-northumberland-s-son-puts-entire-9-500-acre-estate-up-for-sale-rc2tg27z3 | title=Duke of Northumberland's son puts entire 9,500-acre estate up for sale | date=12 July 2023 | last1=Willoughby | first1=George }}</ref> It is the largest landsale to take place in England in three decades.<ref name= tatler/> The estate has been in the Percy family since 1332, prior to that it belonged to the British monarch.<ref name= bbc>{{cite web | url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crg9l2kn5gjo | title=Northumberland: Rothbury Estate goes on sale for £35m | date=7 July 2023 }}</ref><ref name= wales>{{cite web | url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/aristocrat-puts-35m-estate-market-27267704 | title=Aristocrat puts £35m estate on market - including 12 farms, caravan site and pub | date=6 July 2023 }}</ref> It includes a twenty-three residential properties, the Crown and Thistle Pub in [[Alwinton]], twelve farms, a caravan site, a river for trout and salmon fishing, 1,800 acres of woodland and the [[Simonside Hills]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tees |first=Tyne |date=7 July 2023 |title=Lord Max Percy puts 9,500 acre Rothbury Estate up for sale for £35m |url=https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2023-07-07/aristocrat-puts-9500-acre-estate-up-for-sale-for-35m |website=itvNews}}</ref> The rent from the estate's farms brings in an annual income of £283,000 a year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newton |first=Grace |date=6 July 2023 |title=Aristocrat puts northern estate his family have owned since 1332 up for sale - with lots including a pub and caravan site |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/aristocrat-puts-northern-estate-his-family-have-owned-since-1332-up-for-sale-with-lots-including-a-pub-and-caravan-site-4209618 |website=Yorkshire Post}}</ref> |
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Percy's decision to sell Rothbury was met with protest by some residents of the estate, who argue that it should be given "back to the people".<ref name= wales/> Steven Bridgett, a member of the [[Northumberland County Council]], criticized the proposed sale claiming he feared the land would be bought by someone with "more money than sense".<ref name= wales/> |
Percy's decision to sell Rothbury was met with protest by some residents of the estate, who argue that it should be given "back to the people".<ref name= wales/> Steven Bridgett, a member of the [[Northumberland County Council]], criticized the proposed sale claiming he feared the land would be bought by someone with "more money than sense".<ref name= wales/> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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On 15 July 2017, he married [[Princess Nora zu Oettingen-Spielberg]], the daughter of Albrecht Ernst, 10th Prince of [[Oettingen-Spielberg]], in a religious ceremony at [[Schloss Hirschbrunn]].<ref name= chronical>{{cite web | url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/son-duke-duchess-northumberland-gets-13395674 | title=Son of Duke and Duchess of Northumberland weds in Germany | date=27 July 2017 }}</ref> They have one child, Romy Jane Percy, who was born on 31 July 2019 in [[Munich]].<ref name= |
On 15 July 2017, he married [[Princess Nora zu Oettingen-Spielberg]], the daughter of Albrecht Ernst, 10th Prince of [[Oettingen-Spielberg]], in a religious ceremony at [[Schloss Hirschbrunn]].<ref name= chronical>{{cite web | url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/son-duke-duchess-northumberland-gets-13395674 | title=Son of Duke and Duchess of Northumberland weds in Germany | date=27 July 2017 }}</ref> They have one child, Romy Jane Percy, who was born on 31 July 2019 in [[Munich]].<ref name="northumberland">{{Cite web |last=Gillan |first=Tony |date=7 August 2019 |title=Duke and Duchess of Northumberland celebrate birth of their first grandchild |url=https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/duke-and-duchess-of-northumberland-celebrate-birth-of-their-first-grandchild-488870 |website=Northumberland Gazette}}</ref> |
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He is a close to the [[British royal family]] and attending the [[Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton|wedding]] of [[William, Prince of Wales|Prince William]] and [[Catherine, Princess of Wales|Kate Middleton]] in 2011 and the [[Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank|wedding]] of [[Princess Eugenie of York]] and [[Jack Brooksbank]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2018/10/13/royals-sheikhs-supermodels-oligarchs-eugenie-jacks-wedding/ | title=Royals, sheikhs, supermodels and oligarchs - what Eugenie and Jack's wedding guest list in full reveals | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=13 October 2018 | last1=Tominey | first1=Camilla }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8435045/Royal-wedding-Prince-William-and-Kate-Middletons-circle-of-friends.html | |
He is a close to the [[British royal family]] and attending the [[Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton|wedding]] of [[William, Prince of Wales|Prince William]] and [[Catherine, Princess of Wales|Kate Middleton]] in 2011 and the [[Wedding of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank|wedding]] of [[Princess Eugenie of York]] and [[Jack Brooksbank]] in 2018.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2018/10/13/royals-sheikhs-supermodels-oligarchs-eugenie-jacks-wedding/ | title=Royals, sheikhs, supermodels and oligarchs - what Eugenie and Jack's wedding guest list in full reveals | newspaper=The Telegraph | date=13 October 2018 | last1=Tominey | first1=Camilla }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=13 April 2011 |title=Royal wedding: Prince William and Kate Middleton's circle of friends |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8435045/Royal-wedding-Prince-William-and-Kate-Middletons-circle-of-friends.html |website=The Telegraph}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 01:10, 13 July 2023
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Lord Max Percy | |
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| Born | 26 May 1990 |
| Education | Eton College University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation(s) | investment analyst, landowner |
| Spouse | Princess Nora zu Oettingen-Spielberg |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Ralph Percy, 12th Duke of Northumberland Jane Richard |
| Family | Percy |
Lord Max Ralph Percy (born 26 May 1990) is a British aristocrat, investment analyst, and landowner. He is the younger son of Ralph Percy, 12th Duke of Northumberland.
Early life and family
Lord Max Percy was born on 26 May 1990 to Lord Ralph Percy, a member of the House of Percy, and his wife, Jane Richard. In 1995, his father succeded his brother as the 12th Duke of Northumberland and sat in the House of Lords. Percy's mother, the Duchess of Northumberland, was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland in 2009. Percy lived at a farmhouse in Northumberland until his father became the duke, as the family then moved into Alnwick Castle and Syon House.[1] He is the younger brother of Lady Katie Percy, George Percy, Earl Percy, and Lady Melissa Percy.[1]
Percy attended Eton College from 2003 to 2008 and earned a business degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2013.
Career
Percy was an intern at Somerset Capital, an investment management company set up by Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, and later worked as an investment analyst in Cape Town, South Africa.[2] Since 2022, he was served as the chief investment officer at Visiontrend Limited.
Sale of Rothbury
In July 2023, Percy listed Rothbury, his 9,500-acre Northumberland estate for sale at £35 million.[1][3] It is the largest landsale to take place in England in three decades.[1] The estate has been in the Percy family since 1332, prior to that it belonged to the British monarch.[4][5] It includes a twenty-three residential properties, the Crown and Thistle Pub in Alwinton, twelve farms, a caravan site, a river for trout and salmon fishing, 1,800 acres of woodland and the Simonside Hills.[6] The rent from the estate's farms brings in an annual income of £283,000 a year.[7]
Percy's decision to sell Rothbury was met with protest by some residents of the estate, who argue that it should be given "back to the people".[5] Steven Bridgett, a member of the Northumberland County Council, criticized the proposed sale claiming he feared the land would be bought by someone with "more money than sense".[5] posed sale saying he feared the land would be bought by someone with “more money than sense” and voiced concern that the land would be sold off to international corporations.[5]
Personal life
On 15 July 2017, he married Princess Nora zu Oettingen-Spielberg, the daughter of Albrecht Ernst, 10th Prince of Oettingen-Spielberg, in a religious ceremony at Schloss Hirschbrunn.[8] They have one child, Romy Jane Percy, who was born on 31 July 2019 in Munich.[9]
He is a close to the British royal family and attending the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 and the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank in 2018.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b c d "Lord Max Percy – son of the Duke of Northumberland – is selling off his 9,500 acre Northumberland estate for £35 million". 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Aristocrat put his 9,500-acre estate on the market for £35m". 6 July 2023.
- ^ Willoughby, George (12 July 2023). "Duke of Northumberland's son puts entire 9,500-acre estate up for sale".
- ^ "Northumberland: Rothbury Estate goes on sale for £35m". 7 July 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Aristocrat puts £35m estate on market - including 12 farms, caravan site and pub". 6 July 2023.
- ^ Tees, Tyne (7 July 2023). "Lord Max Percy puts 9,500 acre Rothbury Estate up for sale for £35m". itvNews.
- ^ Newton, Grace (6 July 2023). "Aristocrat puts northern estate his family have owned since 1332 up for sale - with lots including a pub and caravan site". Yorkshire Post.
- ^ "Son of Duke and Duchess of Northumberland weds in Germany". 27 July 2017.
- ^ Gillan, Tony (7 August 2019). "Duke and Duchess of Northumberland celebrate birth of their first grandchild". Northumberland Gazette.
- ^ Tominey, Camilla (13 October 2018). "Royals, sheikhs, supermodels and oligarchs - what Eugenie and Jack's wedding guest list in full reveals". The Telegraph.
- ^ "Royal wedding: Prince William and Kate Middleton's circle of friends". The Telegraph. 13 April 2011.