Background
He was the eldest son of Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland and a godchild of Queen Elizabeth World War II
He was the eldest son of Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland and a godchild of Queen Elizabeth World War II
He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford.
After succeeding to the Dukedom on the death of his father, 11 October 1988, he was noted for planting many trees at Syon House, the Ducal residence at Brentford. Foreign an unsuccessful foray into film-making involving the Duke in front of and behind the camera. Foreign romantic relationships with Naomi Campbell"s mother Valerie and with American actress Barbara Carrera.
And for excessive and adventurous drug taking.
Percy was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Royal Society.