Background
K, B was born on February 7, 1923 in London. Son of the late 6th Earl of Harewood and Royal Highness Princess Mary, The Princess Royal (daughter of Her Majesty King George V).
K, B was born on February 7, 1923 in London. Son of the late 6th Earl of Harewood and Royal Highness Princess Mary, The Princess Royal (daughter of Her Majesty King George V).
Eton College, and King"s College, Cambridge.
Counsellor of State during absence of the Sovereign 1947, 1954 and 1956. Executive 1953-1960; Director-General Leeds Musical Festival 1958-1974. Artistic Director Edinburgh Institute Festival 1961-1965.
Chairman British Council Music Advisory Committee 1956-1966, Arts Council Music Panel 1966-1972.
Artistic Adviser New Philharmonia Orchestra, London 1966-1976. President English Football Association 1964-1971, Leeds United Football Club.
Chancellor, York University 1963-1967. Director English National Opera 1972-1985, Chairman since 1986.
President British Board of Film Classification since 1985.
Artistic Director Adelaide Festival for 1988.
Board of directors Royal Opera House, Covent Garden 1951-1953, 1969-1972, Administration. General Advisory Council of British Broadcasting Corporation 1969-1977, Government of British Broadcasting Corporation 1985-1987.
Married 1st Maria Donata Stein 1949 (dissolved in 1967), three son (she married in 1973 the Right Honourable Jeremy Thorpe. Married 2nd Patricia Tuckwell in 1967, one son.