Who is David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon at the Queen's funeral?
19.09.2022 - 12:57
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Billions of people across the globe are expected to watch Queen Elizabeth II's funeral today. Britain's longest-reigning monarch died age 96 on Thursday (September 8) at Balmoral Castle.
Since then the UK entered a 10-day period of mourning, with ceremonies and vigils taking place across the four nations and the Commonwealth to honour the late Queen. Members of the Royal Family will be attending the Queen's funeral today to continue paying their respects.
Among them is David Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon, who will join in the funeral procession alongside other royals. Formerly known as Viscount Linley, he is the late monarch's nephew.
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The Earl, 60, is the eldest child of the Queen’s late sister Princess Margaret, and celebrity photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones. He became the 2nd Earl of Snowdon following the death of his father the Earl of Snowdon in 2017.
Armstong-Jones, also known by his professional name of David Linley, runs his own company making bespoke furniture. He founded his business in 1985, and in 2006 was appointed honorary chairman for Christie’s Europe, Middle East, Russia and India.
David, who is 24th in line to the throne, has lectured around the world and written books about furniture and styling the home. The furniture designer lives in Dorking, where he runs a workshop, but is still seen at various royal events, especially sporting events such as the Royal Ascot, reports the Mirror.
He has a close relationship with the Royal Family and was one of the 30 mourners to attend Prince Philip's funeral last year. He also attended Prince William's wedding, where his daughter Lady Margarita