Aristo News Blind Item

Which aristo couple may very well call it quits?

Lady V's New Venture

Lucky us.
We've heard that Lady Victoria Hervey wants to sell some sort of electric cigarette lighter. Is this exactly practical?
But the main selling point is that it'll bear her family crest. Ooo...

News on the go!

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The Aristo News

Germany's Rocking Aristo

THE NEW YORK TIMES has run a wonderful article about the rock loving German aristocratic baron, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg.
We posted a story on Germany's economic minister on July 10, 2009! Looks like we were ahead of the curve!

Just In!!! Aristocrat Accused Of Stealing £1.6 MILLION!!!

Aristocrat Jonathan Davies, the grandson of the 1st Lord Davies, has been accused of stealing £1.6 million from his family charity! Jonathan was confronted about this years ago, but he lied to cover his tracks. He has been using the money to fund his own lavish lifestyle---does that count as charity?

September's Eligible Aristo Bachelor

Who's our bachelor of September?
Hint: He attended the Oundle School. 
Find out after the jump!

Eco-Friendly Viscount Arrested!

Which viscount was arrested at an Oxford airport?

Just In! Earl of Snowdown Replies!

The Daily Mail has posted a response to Nicky Haslam's reclaims that he had an affair with the Earl of Snowdon. The quote is after the jump.

Duchess of Norfolk Goes Stateside

Her Grace The Duchess of Norfolk is in Philadelphia. Why?

Just In! Which Aristo Claims To Have Had An Affair With Earl of Snowdon?

How we love a scandal!

Which aristo claims to have had an affair with the Earl of Snowdon a year before his marriage to Princess Margaret?

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Heir To The 6th Baron Hindlip Fined For Smuggling Drugs In A Condom

Yes, you read the headline correctly.

Apparently, the future 7th Baron Hindlip, The Honorable Henry William Allsopp, was found guilty of trying to smuggle 16.39 grams of cannabis resin into the Bermuda. After being stopped by customs officials at the airport in Bermuda, Henry was discovered to a condom tied to his penis which contained the cannabis resin. Henry was fined $3,000 for his offense.

What a dumb ass. But hey, we'll give him points for originality. Hey, at least he didn't try to smuggle it into the American Embassy. Now that's stupid.

Lord Frederick Windsor Finally Weds At Hampton Court Palace

Today, Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of the Prince of Kent, married Sophie Winkleman at Hampton Court Palace's Chapel Royal. Congratulations! Sophie will now be styled as The Lady Frederick Windsor.

We've been hearing that the wedding has been fraught with drama including (but not limited to) the "unrefined" guest list, wedding gift list, and the absence of senior members of the royal family. Was Princess Pushy a reason? She isn't exactly a favorite amongst her extended family. Thankfully, the couple turned down a six figure sum to have their wedding pictures published in a tacky glossy magazine. It seems that Lord Frederick erred on the side of caution after the last royal wedding...

As many senior member of the royal family weren't in attendance, but some of the distinguished guests included: Princess Eugenie, Lady Annabel Goldsmith, and Lady Gabriella Windsor.

The BBC is reporting that the couple will leave the UK tomorrow for their new life in Los Angeles. We hope the couple will have a lifetime of happiness, but with Princess Pushy as a mother-in-law, we can see why Sophia & Freddie are moving 6,000 miles away...

Trust Me... He's Not That Kind of Dealer

Blink and you missed her!

Aristocratic interior designer, Lady Caroline Percy, daughter of the Duke of Northumberland, appeared on the new BBC "lifestyle"...or "entertainment"...program, TRUST ME, I'M A DEALER last night (August 25, 2009). She didn't deal with the kind of dealer the Honourable Nicholas Knatchbull is use to, but the sort you'd find at Sotheby's or Christie's. Lady Caroline bought the bust of a Roman emperor from the show host, Paul Martin, which she will most likely sell on to one of her aristocratic interior design clients.

To catch her brief appearance, check out the BBC iPlayer. If you don't live in the UK, you're not missing much...

Why, Oh Why?

The Telegraph is reporting that Lady Kitty Spencer, the daughter of the 8th Earl Spencer, wants to be known as a political Carrie Bradshaw. She wants to talk about serious "things". Lucky us. Maybe she'll write a column for the Spectator about the current state of socioeconomic matters between the different class structures within the United Kingdom. It looks like we've given her her first topic.

Just remember, Carrie Bradshaw was a fictional character, Kitty...

The Talented Nat Rothschild

Our aristo bachelor of August, the Honourable Nathaniel Rothschild, is the topic of a great article in the Independent. He's a true man of many colors with unlimited wealth, power and privilege. He's also rumored to be dating Princess Florence von Preussen. Very nice.

To read the story, click here.

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Pay Up or Move On...

West Lothian County is in a tizzy over a building owned by Malcolm Harry Erskine, 17th Earl of Buchan. Apparently, a building that has been sitting empty of nearly a decade after once housing a primary school. The local council want to sell the building for ₤140,000 to be used as a leisure center and nursery. However, when the earl's family allowed the land to be built upon more than one hundred years ago, there was a stipulation that it could only be used for educational purposes. In order to change this condition, the earl wants ₤70,000. The council is furious, but it is his land. Either pay up or forget it. Such is life, right?

Note: The picture is not the building in question. Always, The Aristo News.

A Fairy Tale Wedding...On a Budget?

The Aristo News has been following the exploits of Lord Frederick Windsor, who we consider the ultimate aristo: He's a the son of the Prince of Kent & well known amongst his aristocratic peers. Despite being in line for the British throne, the lord isn't immune to the many opinions concerning his upcoming wedding to actress Sophie Winkleman. Rumor has it that the couple will have a "budget" reception at Hampton Court Palace's Great Hall, although senior members of the royal family want it to be a "mature" affair.

It seems the wedding guests will consists of young people and it isn't thrilling the royal family. If Lord Frederick were styled as a member of the royal family, we would understand if they might have some say. However, he's styled as an aristocrat who's an extended member of the regal family. Lord Frederick is already quitting the UK to work full time & be supportive of his soon-to-be-wife's acting career. Upon their marriage, Sophie will be known as Lady Frederick Windsor.

Let's just hope he doesn't sell pictures of his wedding to a tacky magazine. We all know which extended member of the royal family has already done that...

Brother, Can You Spare a Liver Snap?

Some people donate to charity, others leave millions of pounds to their pets.

Gunther, III, an Alsatian, who recently died left ₤224.9 million to his heir, Gunther, IV. Oh, the two Gunther's are dogs. Gunther, III inherited his wealth from the German aristocrat, Countess Carlotta Liebenstein upon her death in 1991. Gunther, IV has it good: He has his own personal maid, custom built swimming pool, and chauffeur driven limousine.

Not to be outdone, Kalu, a chimpanzee, inherited ₤53 million from Patricia O'Neill, daughter of the Countess of Kenmore.

We're not one to judge, but seriously?

To read the full story, click here.

The Fabulous Misadventures of Earl Spencer

To read a great piece on the 9th Earl Spencer (better known as Diana's bitter brother), click here.