Background
SYNGE, Robert Foilett was born on December 8, 1853.
SYNGE, Robert Foilett was born on December 8, 1853.
Charterhouse. Lieut, in Royal Surrey Militia: appointed to the Treaty Department of Foreign Office, 18S4.
Appointed to assist the Master of the Ceremonies, 1894. Assistant Marshal of the Ceremonies, 1899. Deputy Marshal of the Ceremonies, 1902.
Secretary to Lord Wolseley’s Special Mission to announce the accession of King Edward VII. 1901. Received the Jubilee Medal for 1887, and clasp for 1897. Coronation Medal, 1902, and several foreign decorations.
Officer Legion of Honour. Decorated for services in connection with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. His Maiestv’s Deputy Marshal of the Ceremonies, Foreign Office.
Clubs: St. James’s. London Fencing, Princes’ Golf.
Spouse 1881, Laura,daughter of late J. C. Fletcher, Dale Park, Arundel.