Who lives in Broadlands now?

Sommario:

1. Who lives in Broadlands now?
2. Where is the Broadlands in England?
3. Is Broadlands National Trust?
4. Why was Lord Mountbatten buried at Romsey?
5. When did Broadlands open to the public?
6. What's Romsey like to live in?
7. Who is the present Lord Mountbatten?
8. Who owns Mountbatten's castle?
9. Did Prince Charles read at Lord Mountbatten's funeral?
10. Is Romsey classed as New Forest?
11. Did Mountbatten live in Romsey?
12. Why is Romsey called Romsey?
13. Is Fair Oak a good place to live?
14. Did mountbattens daughter survive?
15. What was Lord Mountbatten's title?
16. How much did Hugh Tunney pay for Classiebawn Castle?
17. Did Lord Mountbatten own Classiebawn?
18. Did the Queen attend her uncle's funeral?
19. What is the biggest town in New Forest?

Who lives in Broadlands now?

Countess Mountbatten, aka Penelope Knatchbull, is the wife of Earl Mountbatten, Norton Knatchbull and they live in a 60-room mansion in Hampshire called Broadlands. The tragic death of their daughter, who was aged just five, is the reason they will always remain living at this property.

Where is the Broadlands in England?

Broadlands is an English country house, located in the civil parish of Romsey Extra, near the town of Romsey in the Test Valley district of Hampshire, England. The formal gardens and historic landscape of Broadlands are Grade II* listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.

Is Broadlands National Trust?

No wonder they are ex national trust. ... its a disgrace to the name of broadlands.

Why was Lord Mountbatten buried at Romsey?

He explained about Lord Mountbatten's burial in 1979: "It was for a town in mourning. It was a time for the town to pay its own respects in its own abbey church. ... [The abbey] was the focal point for his faith and religion." Mountbatten School on the eastern edge of Romsey was opened in 1969.

When did Broadlands open to the public?

1979 IT'S been 35 years since most of us have had pound notes stuffed in our wallets, but, in 1979, the heir to the throne didn't have one when he needed it most.

What's Romsey like to live in?

With good facilities, picturesque surroundings and a strong sense of community, Romsey has long appealed to retirees, families and young couples. And it often attracts those priced out of the Winchester market (particularly as Winchester is about 20 minutes' drive away).

Who is the present Lord Mountbatten?

Norton Knatchbull Subsequently, with the death of his mother on , Lord Brabourne became the 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma....Earl Mountbatten of Burma.

Earldom of Mountbatten of Burma
Peerage	Peerage of the United Kingdom
First holder	Louis Mountbatten
Present holder	Norton Knatchbull, 3rd Earl
Heir apparent	Nicholas Louis Charles Norton Knatchbull

Who owns Mountbatten's castle?

Hugh Tunney Privately owned Mullaghmore Castle is owned by the estate of Hugh Tunney. And, as the castle is located upon 3,000 acres of private land, you can't get close to it.

Did Prince Charles read at Lord Mountbatten's funeral?

5th September 1979, HRH Prince Charles reads a eulogy at the Westminster Abbey State funeral of Lord Mountbatten as members of the Royal Family look...

Is Romsey classed as New Forest?

It sits on the outskirts of the New Forest, just over 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of its eastern edge. More than 19,000 people live in Romsey, which has an area of about 1.90 sq mi (4.93 km2).

Did Mountbatten live in Romsey?

The town was also home to the 20th-century naval officer and statesman Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who lived at Broadlands. Romsey Abbey, the largest parish church in Hampshire, dominates the centre of the town.

Why is Romsey called Romsey?

Romsey began as a Saxon village. The name Romsey is probably a corruption of Rum's eg which means Rum's area of dry land surrounded by marsh. In 907 AD a Benedictine abbey was founded at Romsey. The abbey stimulated the growth of Romsey because the nuns were a market for goods made or grown in the village.

Is Fair Oak a good place to live?

A popular, semi-rural village between Southampton and Winchester. Fair Oak sits in a semi-rural location offering the perfect blend of countryside living and modern convenience. ... Fair Oak also offers easy access to the great outdoors and scenic country walks, making it perfect for couples, family life, or retirement.

Did mountbattens daughter survive?

The fishing boat was full of Mountbatten's relatives, all of whom were injured. Mountbatten's daughter Patricia Knatchbull, her husband John Brabourne, and their other son Timothy—Nicholas's twin brother—were seriously injured, but ultimately survived after extensive surgeries.

What was Lord Mountbatten's title?

Chief of the Defence Staff of the United Kingdom1959–1965 Governor-General of India1947–1948Governor-General of India1947–1947 Louis Mountbatten/Cariche precedenti

How much did Hugh Tunney pay for Classiebawn Castle?

After meeting Mountbatten in London, Hugh Tunney signed a 21-year lease on Classiebawn in January, 1976, agreeing to pay rent of £3,000 a year and carry out the renovations that were needed.

Did Lord Mountbatten own Classiebawn?

Classiebawn Castle has a very strong link to the Royal Family. In 1939, Edwina Cynthia Annette Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma inherited the castle.

Did the Queen attend her uncle's funeral?

The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Prince and Princess of Wales attended both the funeral ceremony and the burial. She was buried next to Edward in the Royal Burial Ground near Windsor Castle, as "Wallis, Duchess of Windsor".

What is the biggest town in New Forest?

Lyndhurst In the heart of the New Forest, Lyndhurst is often considered the “capital” of the region. The village is one of the largest and home to the Forest Centre Museum, where you can learn more about the area's rich history.