Guy Innes-Ker, 10th Duke of Roxburghe


Guy David Innes-Ker, 10th Duke of Roxburghe, styled Marquess of Bowmont and Cessford until 1974, was a British aristocrat.

Early life

Guy David Innes-Ker was born on 18 November 1954 to the 9th Duke by his second wife Elisabeth McConnel. The Duke had a younger brother, Lord Robert Innes-Ker, who is married, with one son and one daughter.
He was educated at Eton College, Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he studied Land Economy, and at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where he was awarded the Sword of Honour in 1974, in which year he became a Lieutenant in the Blues and Royals.

Career

He was a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers and a Freeman of the City of London.

Peerage

He succeeded his father to the title of Duke of Roxburghe in 1974, also becoming the premier baronet of Scotland, and the 30th feudal baron of Innes.
His eldest son, Charles, succeeded him as 11th Duke.

Personal life

The Duke was married twice. His first marriage was on 10 September 1977 to Lady Jane Meriel Grosvenor, younger daughter of Robert Grosvenor, 5th Duke of Westminster; the couple had two sons and a daughter. They divorced in 1990. Their children are:
The Duke remarried 3 September 1992, interior designer Virginia Mary, née Wynn-Williams. They had a son and a daughter. Their children are:
The Duke lived at Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire. In December 2009, he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and received treatment for the condition in London.

Death

The Duke died at Floors Castle on 29 August 2019, following a lengthy illness.

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