Madeleine Gurdon

Madeleine Astrid Gurdon, Baroness Lloyd-Webber (born 30 November 1962) is an English former equestrian sportswoman, and the third and current wife of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The Right Honourable
The Lady Lloyd-Webber
Personal information
Birth nameMadeleine Astrid Gurdon
NationalityBritish
Born (1962-11-30) 30 November 1962[1]
Sport
CountryGreat Britain
SportEquestrian

Early life

Madeleine "Gurtie" Gurdon was born in 1962 to a British Army officer, and his wife, who later retired as a Brigadier. Gurtie was educated at a convent,[2] and was an equestrian competitor for nearly a decade, riding in three-day events in Princess Anne's set.[2] To supplement her riding career, Gurdon designed an exclusive country wear company, featuring leather-and-suede clothing,[2] called The Done Thing, after her favourite dun horse. Gurdon met Lloyd Webber through his Watership Down neighbours, who loved horses. [3]

Personal life

Gurdon married Lloyd Webber at his Hampshire home on 9 February 1991. They have three children together; Alastair (born 1992), William (born 1993) and Isabella (born 1996). The family currently resides in London[4] and Hampshire.[5]

References
  2. Gliatto, Tom. "Andrew Lloyd Webber Leaves His Leading Lady—as His Aspect of Love Turns to a Woman Named Gurtie". People.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  3. "'The Phantom of the Opera': Ghosts of a love affair - Features - Theatre & Dance - The Independent". Enjoyment.independent.co.uk. 2006-01-05. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  4. "Search for People, Businesses and Places". 192.com. 2015-03-31. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
  5. "Sydmonton Festival". Andrew Lloyd Webber. Archived from the original on 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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