David Henry George Lascelles, 8th Earl of Harewood (born 21 October 1950), styled as Viscount Lascelles until July 2011, is a British hereditary peer and film and television producer.
Lascelles is a film and television producer. He produced nine episodes of the 1990s TV detective series, Inspector Morse.[3]
In 2007, as part of the commemoration of the bi-centenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, Lascelles was executive producer of the theatrical project by Geraldine Connor entitled Carnival Messiah that was staged in the grounds of Harewood House, which was built in the 18th century with funds from slave trading.[4][5] Following Connor's death in 2011, Lascelles organised a concert in her memory at West Yorkshire Playhouse,[6] and he is a founder and patron of the Geraldine Connor Foundation, established in 2012 to continue her work and vision by bringing people together through arts and culture.[7]
As Earl of Harewood, he continues the tradition begun by his father in 1961 by serving as the honorary lifetime president of Leeds United Football Club.[8]
In April 2023 he co-founded, with former BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan and others, Heirs of Slavery, a group of descendants of people who had profited from British transatlantic slavery and wanted to make amends in the form of reparations. Other members include Charles Gladstone, who is descended from prime minister William Gladstone, and journalist Alex Renton. The group has called on the British prime minister and King Charles III to make a formal apology on behalf of the United Kingdom.[9]
On 12 February 1979, at St Mary's Church, Paddington, London, Lascelles married Margaret Rosalind Messenger, daughter of Edgar Frank Messenger and Margaret Alice Black. They were divorced in 1989.[citation needed]
Their children are:
Emily Tsering Shard (born 23 November 1975). She is unable to bear the courtesy title of Lady as her parents were not married at the time of her birth. She obtained Royal Consent from the Privy Council to marry Matthew Shard on 12 February 2008.[11][better source needed]
Benjamin George Lascelles (born 19 September 1978), a conservationist. Although he is Lord Harewood's eldest son, he is unable to inherit his father's titles as his parents were not married at the time of his birth. He obtained Royal Consent from the Privy Council[12] to marry Colombian Carolina Vélez Robledo on 18 April 2009 at Harewood House.[13]
Hon. Edward David Lascelles (born 19 November 1982). He obtained Royal Consent to marry Sophie Cartlidge on 2 August 2014 in Harewood House. Edward and Sophie welcomed a son, Sebastian Lascelles, in August 2020[citation needed]
In 1990, Lascelles married artist Diane Howse, now the Countess of Harewood.[15]
^"Our Patrons | David Lascelles". Geraldine Connor Foundation. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
^"A celebration of the late Geraldine Connor". itv.com. 30 March 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
^"About Us". Geraldine Connor Foundation. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
^"Earl of Harewood Named Honorary President". Leeds United Football Club. 1 February 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
^Baker, Nick (11 May 2023). "These British 'heirs of slavery' are trying to make amends for past wrongs". ABC News (Australia). Retrieved 11 May 2023.
^ "David Lascelles: Awards". IMDb. 19 October 1964. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
^"Descendants of King Christian IX of Denmark". Hein's Royal Genealogy Page. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
^"Council List February 2009". Privy Council. 11 February 2009. Archived from the original on 3 November 2010.
^"Royal Wedding Staged at Harewood House". Yorkshire Evening Post. 21 April 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
^Walker, Tim (16 May 2014). "Viscount Lascelles, 53rd in line to the the throne, takes a job in the kitchen". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 16 May 2014.
^. yorkshirepost.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
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David Henry George Lascelles 8th Earl of Harewood born 21 October 1950 styled as Viscount Lascelles until July 2011 is a British hereditary peer and film and television producer The Right HonourableThe Earl of HarewoodCoat of armsPredecessorGeorge LascellesBornDavid Henry George Lascelles Viscount Lascelles 1950 10 21 21 October 1950 age 73 2 Orme Square London EnglandSpouse s Margaret Messenger m 1979 div 1989 wbr Diane Howse m 1990 wbr IssueEmily ShardBenjamin LascellesAlexander Lascelles Viscount LascellesEdward LascellesParentsGeorge Lascelles 7th Earl of HarewoodMarion SteinOccupationFilm and television producer hereditary peer Contents 1 Early life and earldom 2 Career and other activities 3 Awards 4 Personal life 5 Filmography 6 References 7 External linksEarly life and earldom editDavid Henry George Lascelles was born at his parents London house 2 Orme Square Bayswater London on 21 October 1950 He is the eldest son of the 7th Earl of Harewood and his first wife Marion Stein He was baptised at All Saints Church Harewood His father was a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II His godparents were The Princess Elizabeth Duchess of Edinburgh later Queen Elizabeth II his great grandmother Queen Mary Viscountess Boyne Benjamin Britten and his uncle Gerald Lascelles At the time of his birth he was 13th in line to the throne 1 He is a second cousin of Charles III and a great grandson of George V 1 He succeeded to the Earldom of Harewood on the death of his father in July 2011 2 Career and other activities editLascelles is a film and television producer He produced nine episodes of the 1990s TV detective series Inspector Morse 3 In 2007 as part of the commemoration of the bi centenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act Lascelles was executive producer of the theatrical project by Geraldine Connor entitled Carnival Messiah that was staged in the grounds of Harewood House which was built in the 18th century with funds from slave trading 4 5 Following Connor s death in 2011 Lascelles organised a concert in her memory at West Yorkshire Playhouse 6 and he is a founder and patron of the Geraldine Connor Foundation established in 2012 to continue her work and vision by bringing people together through arts and culture 7 As Earl of Harewood he continues the tradition begun by his father in 1961 by serving as the honorary lifetime president of Leeds United Football Club 8 In April 2023 he co founded with former BBC journalist Laura Trevelyan and others Heirs of Slavery a group of descendants of people who had profited from British transatlantic slavery and wanted to make amends in the form of reparations Other members include Charles Gladstone who is descended from prime minister William Gladstone and journalist Alex Renton The group has called on the British prime minister and King Charles III to make a formal apology on behalf of the United Kingdom 9 Awards editInspector Morse won a BAFTA in 1992 10 Personal life editOn 12 February 1979 at St Mary s Church Paddington London Lascelles married Margaret Rosalind Messenger daughter of Edgar Frank Messenger and Margaret Alice Black They were divorced in 1989 citation needed Their children are Emily Tsering Shard born 23 November 1975 She is unable to bear the courtesy title of Lady as her parents were not married at the time of her birth She obtained Royal Consent from the Privy Council to marry Matthew Shard on 12 February 2008 11 better source needed Benjamin George Lascelles born 19 September 1978 a conservationist Although he is Lord Harewood s eldest son he is unable to inherit his father s titles as his parents were not married at the time of his birth He obtained Royal Consent from the Privy Council 12 to marry Colombian Carolina Velez Robledo on 18 April 2009 at Harewood House 13 Alexander Edgar Lascelles Viscount Lascelles He is a chef and heir apparent to the earldom 14 Hon Edward David Lascelles born 19 November 1982 He obtained Royal Consent to marry Sophie Cartlidge on 2 August 2014 in Harewood House Edward and Sophie welcomed a son Sebastian Lascelles in August 2020 citation needed In 1990 Lascelles married artist Diane Howse now the Countess of Harewood 15 Filmography editHis work includes citation needed Year Title Role1981 The Return of the Inca Cinematographer1984 Tibet A Buddhist Trilogy Cinematographer Producer1984 People Show TV short Producer1986 Mae n Talu Withe TV film Producer1986 Zastrozzi A Romance TV mini series Producer 4 episodes 1988 Star Trap TV film Associate Producer1990 1991 Inspector Morse TV series Producer 9 episodes 1993 Screen One Producer 1 episode 1995 Richard III Line Producer1996 The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders TV series Producer1996 The Making of Moll Flanders TV film documentary Himself1998 The Wisdom of Crocodiles Producer1999 Second Sight TV film Producer2000 Second Sight TV series Executive Producer2002 Daddy s Girl TV film Producer2002 The John Thaw Story TV documentary Himself2013 Carved with Love The Genius of British Woodwork TV mini series documentary Himself Earl of HarewoodReferences edit a b Christening At Harewood 1951 British Pathe YouTube 13 April 2014 Archived from the original on 12 December 2021 Retrieved 30 May 2018 The Earl of Harewood The Daily Telegraph 11 July 2011 Archived from the original on 12 July 2011 David Lascelles at IMDb Busby Margaret 31 October 2011 Geraldine Connor obituary The Guardian Our Patrons David Lascelles Geraldine Connor Foundation Retrieved 11 May 2023 A celebration of the late Geraldine Connor itv com 30 March 2012 Retrieved 11 May 2023 About Us Geraldine Connor Foundation Retrieved 11 May 2023 Earl of Harewood Named Honorary President Leeds United Football Club 1 February 2019 Retrieved 11 May 2023 Baker Nick 11 May 2023 These British heirs of slavery are trying to make amends for past wrongs ABC News Australia Retrieved 11 May 2023 David Lascelles Awards IMDb 19 October 1964 Retrieved 11 May 2023 Descendants of King Christian IX of Denmark Hein s Royal Genealogy Page Retrieved 16 May 2018 Council List February 2009 Privy Council 11 February 2009 Archived from the original on 3 November 2010 Royal Wedding Staged at Harewood House Yorkshire Evening Post 21 April 2009 Retrieved 18 April 2011 Walker Tim 16 May 2014 Viscount Lascelles 53rd in line to the the throne takes a job in the kitchen The Daily Telegraph Retrieved 16 May 2014 Countess of Harewood Diane Howse An artist in residence who is also lady of the house yorkshirepost co uk Archived from the original on 19 February 2019 Retrieved 18 February 2019 External links editDavid Lascelles at IMDb RootsAndLeaves com Genealogy and Family History Lascelles Harewood FamilyPeerage of the United KingdomPreceded byGeorge Lascelles Earl of Harewood11 July 2011 present IncumbentHeir apparent Viscount LascellesBritish royaltyPreceded byZenouska Mowatt Line of succession to the British thronedescended from Mary daughter of George V Succeeded byAlexander Lascelles Retrieved from 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