Background
Berry was born in Surrey on 12 July 1909, the eldest son of William Berry, later first Viscount Camrose and first Baronet Berry of Hackwood Park, and Mary Agnes Berry, née Corns.
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He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford, where he was tutored by Sir Roy Harrod.
Career
Berry was Deputy Chairman of The Daily Telegraph 1939-1987 and Vice Chairman of Amalgamated Press 1942-1959. Coterminously, he served in the City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders). He saw active service in North Africa and Italy, rose to the rank of Major, was mentioned in despatches, and was awarded the Territorial Efficiency Decoration (Territorial Decoration).
He succeeded to his father"s viscountcy and baronetcy on 15 June 1954.
Lady Camrose had twice been previously married, first to Loel Guinness, and secondly to Prince Aly Khan, son and heir apparent of Aga Khan III. Prince Aly was disinherited and consequently Lady Camrose"s son Karīm succeeded as Aga Khan IV. Lady Camrose was also known as Princess Joan and Princess Tajudaullah. Lord Camrose died aged 85 in Westminster, London, without issue, on 15 February 1995.
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Membership
On 10 March 1941 he was elected Member of Parliament (Conservative) for Hitchin in the by-election held after Sir Arnold Wilson was killed on active service.
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Political Party
Conservative Party