Background
He was born in Northumberland, England in 1804, the son of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey and younger brother of Henry, the 3rd Earl Grey.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Charles Grey
Edit ProfileCareer
In later life, he served as private secretary to Prince Albert and later Queen Victoria. Grey joined the British Army as a sub-lieutenant in 1820 and commanded the 73rd Regiment from 1833 to 1842. Their children included:
Mary Caroline Grey (1858–1940), married the 4th Earl of Minto
Albert, the 4th Earl Grey, served as Governor-General of Canada.
Louisa Grey (1855–1949), married William McDonnell, 6th Earl of Antrim, and served as pro tempore Mistress of the Robes to Queen Victoria
He returned to England with Lambton later in November.
He was promoted to general in 1865. Grey served as secretary to Prince Albert from 1849 to 1861 and as secretary to the Queen from 1861 until his death in 1870.
Achievements
Membership
11th United Kingdom Parliament. 12th United Kingdom Parliament]
Grey was named a member of the Executive Council and Special Council of Lower Canada in June of that year and served until 2 November.
Connections
-
Born
-
Died
March 31, 1870 (aged 66) -
Nationality
United Kingdom