George Alston-Roberts-West


George Arthur Alston-Roberts-West, CVO, DL, also known as George West, is a retired British Army officer and member of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom. He served as Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office from 1987 1990.

Early life

Alston-Roberts-West was born on 23 November 1937.

Later life

On 10 February 1981, he was appointed Assistant Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office. On 16 February 1982, he was appointed Extra Equerry to Queen Elizabeth II. In December 1987, he was appointed Comptroller of the Lord Chamberlain's Office in succession to Sir John Johnston. He was succeeded by Malcolm Ross on 1 January 1991.

Honours and decorations

In the 1988 New Year Honours, Alston-Roberts-West was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. In July 2006, he was appointed Serving Brother of the Venerable Order of Saint John.
In November 1988, he was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Warwickshire.