Background
SUFFIELD, Charles Harbord was born on January 2, 1830 in Gunton Park. Son of 3rd Baron and 2nd wdfe, daughter of late Evelyn Shirley, Ettington. 5.7wlf-b. 1853.
SUFFIELD, Charles Harbord was born on January 2, 1830 in Gunton Park. Son of 3rd Baron and 2nd wdfe, daughter of late Evelyn Shirley, Ettington. 5.7wlf-b. 1853.
Private tutors. 7th Q. O. Hussars, 1847-1853. Lancashire Hussars (Yeomanry). Raised in Norfolk a Volunteer Battalion, 1856-1866.
Appointed to command Norfolk Militia Artillery, Eastern Div. R.A. 1866; resigned 1892. Lord-in-Waiting to the Queen, 1868-1872.
Master of His (or Her) Majesty Buckhounds, 1886. Chief of the Staff to the Prince of Wales in H. R.H.’s expedition to India, 1875-1876. Lord of the Bedchamber to the Prince of Wales, 1872- 1901.
Late Superintendent of the Stables to the Prince of Wales. Master of Norfolk Foxhounds and Staghounds for many years. Owns about 12,000 acres.
Some historical pictures at Gunton, and others by celebrated artists. Charles Harbord, P.C., Baronet 1745; Lord of Waiting in Ordinary to His (or Her) Majesty since 1901; Honourable Colonel 3rd Battalion Norfolk Regiment since 1889; Aide-de-camp (militia) to the King.
Clubs: Marlborough, Royal Societies; Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes.
Spouse 1854, Cecilia Annetta,daughter of late Henry Baring, and sis. of 1st Baron Revelstoke, Lady of the Bedchamber to H. M. the Queen. Heir: Colonel Honourable Charles Harbord.