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Edward Bolitho

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Sir Edward Bolitho
Colonel Bolitho in 2013
Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall
Assumed office
19 September 2011
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Preceded byLady Mary Holborow
Personal details
Born (1955-12-30) 30 December 1955 (age 68)
Penzance, Cornwall, England
Spouse(s)Alexandra, née Morgan-Giles
Children2 daughters, 1 son
Alma materPembroke College, Cambridge
OccupationLandowner
ProfessionArmy officer
Websitewww.cornwall.gov.uk
Military service
AllegianceBritish
Branch/serviceArmy
RankColonel
UnitGrenadier Guards
AwardsKCVO, OBE, CStJ

Colonel Sir Edward Thomas Bolitho KCVO OBE CStJ (born 30 December 1955) is a former British Army officer, who has served as Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall since 2011.

Early life

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Bolitho was born into a Cornish gentry family at Penzance, Cornwall, the elder son of Major Simon Edward Bolitho, MC, High Sheriff of Cornwall (1956–57), and grandson of Sir Edward Bolitho, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall (1936–62).

After Eton, he went up to Pembroke College, Cambridge, but returned to Cornwall in 1998 after serving in the British Army. In 1979, Bolitho married Alexandra, younger daughter of Sir Morgan Morgan-Giles, and the couple have three children, twin daughters and a son; all are enthusiastic Cornish Pirates supporters.[1][2]

Military career

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Bolitho joined the Grenadier Guards in 1978, serving with the regiment for 20 years. He commanded the 1st Battalion between 1993 and 1995, being appointed OBE.[1]

Later life

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Trewidden Magnolia

On returning to Cornwall, Bolitho took over the management of Bolitho Estates, a family-owned business which develops, renovates, and leases out farms, houses, and commercial properties. It also manages some leisure activities, including Trewidden,[3] Trengwainton Garden (in partnership with the National Trust) and holiday properties, being closely involved in conservation matters. Bolitho is also Chairman of the South West Region committee of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) and plays a part in other local activities, including the Penzance Sea Cadets, the Penwith Farming Forum, as well as the Royal Cornwall Show.[1]

Bolitho served as High Sheriff of Cornwall from March 2011 until March 2012, and jointly from September 2012 as Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, succeeding Lady Mary Holborow, having served as a Deputy Lieutenant (2008–11).[2][4] He has been Chairman of the Association of Lord-Lieutenants since 2018.[5]

Admitted as a Freeman of the City of London and then a Liveryman of the Goldsmiths' Company, Bolitho is also a member of HM Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms,[6] and in 2018 became a Commander of the Order of St John (CStJ).[7]

Bolitho was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in the 2024 New Year Honours.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Cornwall Lieutenancy Press Release" (doc). Cornwall Council. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b "New Cornish Lord Lieutenant appointed". BBC News Online. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  3. ^ www.trewiddengarden.co.uk
  4. ^ "Lord-Lieutenant for Cornwall". HM Government. 30 August 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  5. ^ "Biography for a conference at St. George′s House" (PDF).
  6. ^ www.bbc.co.uk
  7. ^ www.thegazette.co.uk
  8. ^ "No. 64269". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 2023. p. N4.
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Honorary titles
Preceded by Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall
2011–present
Incumbent