Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington

Senior British peer and retired Brigadier in the British Army (1915-2014) · Italy · Politicians · Died at 99

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Brigadier Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington, styled Marquess of Douro between 1943 and 1972, was a British peer and army officer. His main residence was Stratfield Saye House in Hampshire.

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The Duke of Wellington at Battlesbury Barracks, May 2006.

The 8th Duke of Wellington wearing his robes as a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle (2006)

Awards

Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic1986

Military Cross

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael of the Wing

Order of the Garter

1939-45 Star

Africa Star

Italy Star

France and Germany Star

War Medal 1939-1945

Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal

Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Officer of the Legion of Honour

Family

Parents

Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington

Partners

Spouse Diana Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington

Children

Sibling Elizabeth Clyde

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