Background
Blewitt, Shane was born on March 25, 1935 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Son of Basil Blewitt.
Blewitt, Shane was born on March 25, 1935 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Son of Basil Blewitt.
Stepchildren: Kate, Dominic. Master of Arts with honors, Oxford University, England, 1956. Commissioned Second lieutenant Irish Guards, 1956, advanced through grades to major, 1967, retired, 1974.
Consultant Antony Gibbs, London, 1974.
Assistant keeper of privy purse Royal Household, Buckingham Palace, London, 1975-1985, deputy keeper privy purse, since 1985.
Keeper of the Privy Purse and Treasurer to Her Majesty The Queen (1988-1996)
Assistant Keeper of the Privy Purse and Treasurer to Her Majesty The Queen (1975-1985)
Deputy Keeper of the Privy Purse and Treasurer to Her Majesty The Queen (1985-1987)
Extra Equerry to Her Majesty The Queen (1996–present)
Member, Kings Fund General Council (1989-2010)
Council, King Edward VII Hospital (1989-2010)
He was first appointed LVO in 1981, and elevated as follows:
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (1987)
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (1989)
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1996).
Club: Whites (London).
Married Monica Julia Morrogh-Bernard, June 16, 1969. Children: Davina, Piers.