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Lord Montagu: Beaulieu motoring collector's funeral held | Lord Montagu: Beaulieu motoring collector's funeral held |
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The funeral of Lord Montagu, who established the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, has been held. | |
Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, Hampshire, died on 31 August aged 88, following a short illness. | Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, Hampshire, died on 31 August aged 88, following a short illness. |
He is survived by his wife Fiona, son and heir Ralph, daughter Mary and second son Jonathan. | He is survived by his wife Fiona, son and heir Ralph, daughter Mary and second son Jonathan. |
The funeral took place at Beaulieu Abbey Church at 15:00 BST. The estate's visitor attractions was closed all day as a mark of respect. | |
Lord Montagu founded the National Motor Museum on the 7,000-acre (2,800-hectare) estate as a tribute to his motoring pioneer father, John. | Lord Montagu founded the National Motor Museum on the 7,000-acre (2,800-hectare) estate as a tribute to his motoring pioneer father, John. |
In 1952 he opened his home, Palace House, to the public. | In 1952 he opened his home, Palace House, to the public. |
He also became the first chairman of English Heritage, the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission, in 1983 and served until 1992. | He also became the first chairman of English Heritage, the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission, in 1983 and served until 1992. |
Beaulieu Estate said members of the public were welcome at the funeral, however places in the church were reserved for family and friends. | |
The funeral hearse left Palace House at about 14:40 BST, before passing through the village. | |
Lord Montagu requested donations be made to the National Motor Museum Trust and the Countryside Education Trust, the estate said. | Lord Montagu requested donations be made to the National Motor Museum Trust and the Countryside Education Trust, the estate said. |
A memorial service is also expected to be held at St Margaret's in Westminster at a date yet to be set. | A memorial service is also expected to be held at St Margaret's in Westminster at a date yet to be set. |
Lord Montagu studied at Eton and then Oxford, after service as a lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards. | Lord Montagu studied at Eton and then Oxford, after service as a lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards. |
In 1948, when he was still in the army, he made his maiden speech in the House of Lords. | In 1948, when he was still in the army, he made his maiden speech in the House of Lords. |
At the age of two he succeeded his father to become the 3rd Baron and took over the running of the estate on his 25th birthday in 1951. | At the age of two he succeeded his father to become the 3rd Baron and took over the running of the estate on his 25th birthday in 1951. |
The estate and visitor attractions will continue to operate as usual. | The estate and visitor attractions will continue to operate as usual. |