Background
Tony Harbord-Hamond was born in London, a son of Admiral Richard Harbord, 10th Baron Suffield (1965–1951), and Nina Crawfuird Hutchinson. His father married at the age of 47. He was 57 years old when his son was born.
Tony Harbord-Hamond was born in London, a son of Admiral Richard Harbord, 10th Baron Suffield (1965–1951), and Nina Crawfuird Hutchinson. His father married at the age of 47. He was 57 years old when his son was born.
Anthony Harbord-Hamond attended Eton College.
He served there for more than 20 years. Subsequently he served in England and Germany. 1961 or according to other sources 1964 he retired from active duty.
In 1977 he became president of the Norfolk County Cricket Club.
He worked as a farmer in Binham. He is also known as an artist, particularly for watercolours of landscapes and cournty housese in Norfolk.
The exhibition of 1989 in London was a big success. After the death of his father in February 1951, he inherited his title Baron Suffield and his seat in the House of Lords.
He represented there the Conservative Party.
His maiden speech was on 19 November 1963 an Address In Reply To Her Majesty"s Most Gracious Speech. He made irregular contributions. In 1965 he spoke about the Army.
In 1984 he made two contributions on the Health and Social Security Bill.
In 1986 he gave a speech on the Building Societies Bill. 1989 he commented twice on the potential registration of dogs.
In 1993 he wrote a reply. His last speech was in January 1995.
He lost his seat by the introduction of the House of Lords Acting 1999.
He died on 8 December 2011 at the age of 89 years. A family dispute arose after his death.
He joined the Army and became 1942 member of the Coldstream Guards. From 1973 to 1992 he was member of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms, the Queen's Bodyguard.