Torquhil Ian Campbell, 13th and 6th Duke of Argyll (born 29 May 1968), styled as Earl of Campbell before 1973 and as Marquess of Lorne between 1973 and 2001, is a Scottish peer. The family's main seat is

Inveraray Castle Inveraray Castle (pronounced or ; Scottish Gaelic ''Caisteal Inbhir Aora'' ) is a country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne, Scotland's longest sea loch. It is one of the earliest ex ...

, although the Duke and Duchess spend time at other residences, including one in London.

Biography

The Duke is the elder child and only son of Ian Campbell, 12th and 5th Duke of Argyll and Iona Mary Colquhoun, daughter of Sir Ivar Colquhoun, 8th Baronet. He was educated at Craigflower Preparatory School, Cargilfield Preparatory School,

Glenalmond College Glenalmond College is a co-educational independent boarding school in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, for children aged between 12 and 18 years. It is situated on the River Almond near the village of Methven, about west of the city of Perth. T ...

, and the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. At the last of these, he trained as a chartered surveyor. He served as a Page of Honour to

Queen Elizabeth II Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 19268 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II, her death in 2022. ...

from 1981 to 1983. He became a sales agent, salesman and company manager. Among his 29 titles are: Master of the Royal Household of Scotland,

Admiral Admiral is one of the highest ranks in many navies. In the Commonwealth nations and the United States, a "full" admiral is equivalent to a "full" general in the army or the air force. Admiral is ranked above vice admiral and below admiral of ...

of the Western Coasts and Isles, and the Chief () of

Clan Campbell Clan Campbell ( ) is a Scottish Highlands, Highland Scottish clan, historically one of the largest and most powerful of the Highland clans. The Clan Campbell lands are in Argyll and within their lands lies Ben Cruachan. The chief of the clan be ...

. He is the

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of Scotland's national elephant polo team, which won the 2004 and 2005 World Elephant Polo Association World Championships. He represents

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distillers, promoting Scotch whiskies. He is a

Freeman of the City of London The Freedom of the City of London started around 1237 as the status of a 'free man' or 'citizen', protected by the charter of the City of London and not under the jurisdiction of a feudal lord. In the Middle Ages, this developed into a freedom or ...

and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Distillers.

Marriage and children

On 8 June 2002 at St. Mary's Church, Fairford,

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, the Duke married Eleanor Cadbury, a member of the

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chocolate family. She is the daughter of Peter Hugh George Cadbury (previously chairman of Close Brothers Corporate Finance) and his wife Sally Strouvelle. The Duke and Duchess have three children: * Archibald Friedrich Campbell, Marquess of Lorne (born London, 9 March 2004), known as Archie Lorne. He served as a Page of Honour to

from 2015–2018. * Lord Rory James Campbell (born London, 3 February 2006) * Lady Charlotte Mary Campbell (born London, 29 October 2008). The Duchess is a Patroness of the Royal Caledonian Ball and the president of The Georgian Group.

Arms

References

External links

Debrett's People of Today

Inveraray Castle

Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll
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Biography

Marriage and children

Arms

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