Henry Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel

Earl of Arundel
Born Henry Fitzalan-Howard
(1987-12-03) 3 December 1987
London
Spouse(s) Cecilia Colacicchi
Parents Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk
Georgina Gore

Henry Miles Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel (born 3 December 1987), is a British nobleman and racing driver. He is the eldest son and heir of the Dukedom of Norfolk. He was known as Lord Maltravers from birth until his father's accession as Duke in 2002.

Education and career

Lord Arundel was an economics student at Bristol University[1] but is best recognised for his presence on the Formula racing circuit, including a 2007 third-place finish in the Formula BMW UK. He raced for Räikkönen Robertson Racing in 2008 and Carlin Motorsport in 2009.

In 2006, under the name Henry Arundel, he competed in the Formula BMW UK Championship, driving for Fortec Motorsport, and winning the Rookie Cup.[2][3]

Arundel was elected to the Motor Sports Association Race Elite Scheme in April 2007, along with 5 other drivers in various British series. In 2008, Arundel raced for Räikkönen Robertson Racing in the British Formula Three Championship. He scored 21 points, finishing 15th in the standings. Arundel signed for reigning champions Carlin Motorsport for 2009.[4]

The earl also enjoys skiing, hiking, and climbing.

Personal life

He married Cecilia dei Conti Colacicchi at Arundel Cathedral on 16 July 2016.[5] Cecilia is the daughter of William Colacicchi (son of Mary Helen Renshaw and of Paul Edward Colacicchi, who was grandson of Odoardo Colacicchi, noble of Anagni, created papal count in 1928) and of Clare Elizabeth Vivienne Clutterbuck (daughter of Richard Gray Clutterbuck, of Rowington, and of Gillian Margaret Harding, of Old Springs, herself a descendant of the Somers-Cocks, Baron Somers: both parents of Clare Clutterbuck belonged to gentry families). Odoardo Colacicchi married Elizabeth Isabella Boyes, sister of Victoria Cross-winner Duncan Gordon Boyes.[6]

Henry Arundel
Nationality United Kingdom British
Born (1987-12-03) 3 December 1987
London (England)
British F3 career
Debut season 2008
Current team Carlin Motorsport
Car no. 2
Former teams Räikkönen Robertson Racing
Starts 41
Wins 0
Poles 0
Fastest laps 0
Best finish 9th in 2009
Previous series
20062007 Formula BMW UK

Titles and styles

  • 3 December 1987 — 24 June 2002: Lord Maltravers
  • 24 June 2002 – present: Earl of Arundel

Ancestry

References

  1. Gripper, Ann (2009-04-10). "British F3 International series 2009: Henry Arundel driver profile". The Mirror. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
  2. Henry Arundel profile in 2006 Archived 12 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. Description of Arundel's success Archived 19 November 2006 at the Wayback Machine.
  4. English, Stephen (2008-10-30). "Arundel joins Carlin for 2009". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
  5. "Wedding of The Earl of Arundel - 16th July 2016". Arundel Town Council. 2016-07-07. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
  6. "Elizabeth Isabella Boyes". Meredith of Herefordshire Genealogy Database. 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2017-04-02.
Court offices
Preceded by
Lord Eskdaill
Page of Honour
19992002
Succeeded by
Archibald Young
Preceded by
The Marquess of Reading
United Kingdom Order of Precedence
(gentlemen)
Succeeded by
Sebastian Seymour, Lord Seymour


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