Christopher Bonham-Carter
Sir Christopher Bonham-Carter | |
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| Born | 3 November 1907 |
| Died | 3 June 1975 (aged 67) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Duke of Edinburgh (1959–70) |
Duke of Edinburgh
from 1959 to 1970.
Bonham-Carter was educated at
rear-admiral
in 1957.
He was
Chief of Staff
Mediterranean (1957–1959).
Treasurer to the Duke of Edinburgh
In 1959 Bonham-Carter joined the
Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home had missed twice.[2]
He was appointed Extra Equerry in 1970. From 1971 until his death he was also Secretary and Registrar of the Order of Merit.
Bonham-Carter was made a
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
in 1970.
He is the grandfather of actor Crispin Bonham-Carter.