Alexander Robert Leslie-Melville, 14th Earl of Leven (born 13 May 1924) is a Scottish peer, and soldier.
He was educated at Eton College. He was Captain in the Coldstream Guards. He fought in World War II, and was wounded.
He was Aide-de-camp to the Governor-General of New Zealand, from 1951 to 1952. He was Deputy Lieutenant of Nairn, from 1961 to 1969. He was Lord Lieutenant of Nairn, from 1969 to 1999. He was Chairman of the Nairn County Council, from 1970 to 1974. He was president of the British Ski and Snowboard Federation (BSSF).
He married Susan Steuart-Menzies, on 30 April 1953, daughter of Lt Col Ronald Steuart-Menzies of Culdares; they had children:
The heir apparent is his grandson, Alexander Ian Leslie-Melville, Lord Balgonie (born 1984).
Honorary titles | ||
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Preceded by James Erskine Stirling |
Lord Lieutenant of Nairn 1969–1999 |
Succeeded by Ewen Brodie |
Peerage of Scotland | ||
Preceded by Archibald Leslie-Melville |
Earl of Leven Earl of Melville 1947– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |