Ralph Percy, 12th Duke of Northumberland
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Ralph George Algernon Percy DL (b. November 16, 1956), is the current and 12th Duke of Northumberland.
He was born the son of Hugh Percy, 10th Duke of Northumberland and Lady Elizabeth Montagu-Douglas-Scott. In 1979, he married Isobel Jane Richard, and with her has had four children:
- Lady Catherine Sarah Percy (b. 1982)
- George Dominic Percy, Earl Percy (b. 4 May 1984)
- Lady Melissa Jane Percy (b. 1987)
- Lord Max Ralph Percy (b. 1990)
He ranked 163rd in the Sunday Times Rich List 2005, with an estimated wealth of £300 million. His wife has recently created a large water garden at the family seat Alnwick Castle in part funded by the Lottery commission and other charitable bodies.
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: Henry Percy |
Duke of Northumberland 1995–Present |
Succeeded by: Current Incumbent |
| Preceded by: His Grace The Duke of Manchester |
United Kingdom Order of Precedence (gentlemen) |
Succeeded by: His Grace The Duke of Leinster |
