Paul Paul de Vere Capell

Background

He succeeded his father Robert Capell, 10th Earl of Essex, in 2005. His father was a distant cousin to the 9th Earl of Essex.

Career

When his father proved that he was the heir to the earldom in 1989, Paul became entitled to call himself Viscount Malden. However, few people at Skerton County Primary School in Lancashire, where he was deputy headmaster, knew of his aristocratic status. Lord Essex is unmarried at age 70.

William"s father, Bladen Horace, was a strong claimant to the heirship of the earldom, before the 10th Earl proved his superior claim.

Achievements

• Paul de Vere Capell, Esq (from birth. De jure until 1981; de facto until 1989) Viscount Malden (de jure from 1981, de facto from 1989, until 5 June 2005) The Right Honourable The Earl of Essex (since 5 June 2005).