Philip Sidney, 2nd Viscount De L'Isle
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Philip John Algernon Sidney, 2nd Viscount De L'Isle, CVO, MBE, DL (born 21 April 1945), is a British peer and former soldier.
Quick Facts Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Monarch ...
The Viscount De L'Isle | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Kent | |
In office 1 September 2011 – 21 April 2020 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Allan Willett |
Succeeded by | Annabel Campbell, Baroness Colgrain |
Member of the House of Lords | |
Lord Temporal | |
as a hereditary peer 5 April 1991 – 11 November 1999 | |
Preceded by | The 1st Viscount De L'Isle |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished [lower-alpha 1] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1945-04-21) 21 April 1945 (age 79) |
Spouse |
Isobel Compton (m. 1980) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle Jacqueline Vereker |
Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch/service | British Army |
Years of service | 1966–1979 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Rifle Brigade Grenadier Guards |
Battles/wars | The Troubles |
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