Lord Rupert Nevill | |
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Treasurer to Duke of Edinburgh | |
In office 1970–1982 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Sir Christopher Bonham-Carter |
Succeeded by | Sir Richard Davies |
Private Secretary to Duke of Edinburgh | |
In office 1976–1982 | |
Preceded by | Cdr William Willett |
Succeeded by | Sir Richard Davies |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 January 1923 |
Died | 19 July 1982 | (aged 59)
Nationality | British |
Spouse | |
Children | Guy Nevill Lady Angela Keating Christopher Nevill, 6th Marquess of Abergavenny Lady Henrietta Purbrick |
Parent(s) | 4th Marquess of Abergavenny Isabel Nellie Larnach |
Residence | Horsted Place |
Alma mater | Eton College |
Lord Rupert Charles Montecute Nevill CVO KStJ DL JP[1] (29 January 1923 – 19 July 1982) was Chairman of the British Olympic Association from 1966 to 1977 and then its President until his death. As a courtier, he was treasurer and later private secretary to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, between 1970 and 1982. He was a close confidant, friend and associate to Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.