James Lascelles

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James Edward Lascelles (born 5 October 1953), styled The Hon. James Lascelles, is a British musician and the second son of the 7th Earl of Harewood and his first wife, the former Marion Stein (now Mrs. Jeremy Thorpe). His father is a first cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, and he is 43rd in line to the British throne.

He has twice divorced and has been married since 30 January 1999 to Joy Elias-Rilwan (born 15 June 1954), formerly of Nigeria. Mrs. Lascelles is actively involved in efforts to combat AIDS.

Lascelles was first married to Frederica Ann Duhrrsen (born 12 June 1954), on 4 April 1973. They divorced in 1985. They have two children: Sophie Lascelles (born 1973) and Rowan Lascelles (born 1977). Secondly, he married Lori "Shadow" Susan Lee (29 August 1954-2001) on 4 May 1985; they divorced in 1996. Lascelles has two children with his second wife as well: Tanit Lascelles (born 1 July 1981) and Tewa Lascelles (born 1985). His younger daughter, Tanit Lascelles, is excluded in the line of succession due to being born before the marriage of her parents.

Preceded by
The Hon. Edward Lascelles
Line of succession to the British Throne Succeeded by
Rowan Lascelles

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