Background
LANGLEY, Henry Desmond Allen was born on May 16, 1930 in London. Son of Colonel Henry Langley and Winsome (née Allen) Langley.
LANGLEY, Henry Desmond Allen was born on May 16, 1930 in London. Son of Colonel Henry Langley and Winsome (née Allen) Langley.
Eton College, and Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst.
Served in regimental and staff appointments in United Kingdom, Egypt, Libya, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia. Commanded the Life Guards 1969-1971, Household Cavalry 1973-1975, 4th Guards Armoured Brigade 1976-1977, General Officer commanding London District and Major-General commanding Household Division 1979-1983, Commander British Forces Cyprus and Administration Sovereign Base Areas 1983-1985. Governor and Commander-in-Chief Bermuda since 1988.
Married Felicity Joan Oliphant in 1950.