Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby
Charles John Montague Manners | |
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| Born | Charles John Montague Manners 3 July 1999 Nottingham, England |
| Education | Newcastle University |
| Occupation(s) | Business management; Insurance |
| Title | Marquess of Granby |
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Charles John Montague Manners (b. 3 July 1999) is the fourth child and eldest son of David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland and Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland. As the heir to his fathers titles and estates, he bears the subsidiary title of Marquess of Granby.
Biography
[edit]Charles Manners is a member of the Manners family, which holds the family seat at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, known for its use as a filming location in the Netflix series The Crown.[1] He studied business management at Newcastle University. He grew up at Belvoir Castle with his older sisters, Lady Violet, Lady Alice, and Lady Eliza, as well as his younger brother, Lord Hugo Manners.[2]
It was reported in 2022 that Charles was working at an insurance company in the City.[3][4]
Upon the death of his grandmother in early 2024, Frances Manners, Duchess of Rutland, he was bequethed the vast majority of her estate[5] and was to be held in a trust.[6]
In April 2024, Charles Manners hosted the annual Belvoir Boxing Ball in support of the mental health charity James' Place. In addition to his fundraising efforts, he plays the guitar and participates in shooting activities. It was previously reported that he was in a relationship with the model Ella Ross, but they are no longer together.[7]
In November 2024, Charles, alongside his siblings, was among a number of individuals, including members of the aristocracy, who took part in a demonstration in London opposing proposed changes to inheritance tax. The event involved a march on Whitehall in support of British farmers. Other participants included Stella Boden and Viscount Garnock. Protesters expressed concern that the proposed tax reforms could negatively affect the future of family-run farms and rural estates.[8]
As his father's eldest son, he stands to inherit the dukedom title and the family seat of Belvoir Castle, along with its 16,000 acres of farmland.[8][3][7]
As of 2025, Charles Manners is 25 years old and currently not publicly known to be in a relationship.
References
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- ^ a b Bell, Matthew (2022-09-24). "Duchess of Rutland: 'I'm not a feminist: I believe men are always the bloodline'". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Paton, Elizabeth (2023-07-11). "Gotta Save the Castle? Start a Podcast". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Jureidini, Ben (2024-10-22). "Why 'Frosty' Francis, the Duchess of Rutland, bequeathed more to her dog than her daughter". Tatler. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Stavrou, Athena (2024-10-23). "Millionaire Duchess leaves just £5,000 to daughter – and £10,000 to her dogs".
- ^ a b Doughty, Eleanor (2024-06-07). "These are Britain's most eligible bachelors now the Duke of Westminster is off the market". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ a b Strunck, Clara (2024-11-20). "High society comes together to join the farmers' march in London". Tatler. Retrieved 2025-04-06.