Delaval Astley, 23rd Baron Hastings
| Born |
Delaval Thomas Harold Astley 25 April 1960 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Veronica M. Smart |
| Parent(s) | Edward Astley, 22nd Baron Hastings |
Delaval Thomas Harold Astley (born 25 April 1960) is an English baron, actor and farmer.
Family
Delaval Astley was born on the 25 April 1960 to Lord Edward Delaval Henry Astley, the 22nd Baron Hastings, and Catherine "Nicki" Hinton, Lady Astley.[1] Delaval's father Edward was a prominent member of the British government under the Conservative (Tory) administrations of the 1960s and a noted philanthropist and patron of the arts.[2] Delaval Astley inherited the ancient baronial title upon the death of his father in April 2007, becoming the 23rd Baron Hastings and 13th Baronet Astley.[2] The most recent Astley family seat was at Seaton Delaval Hall in Northumberland, prior to its being sold to the National Trust in December 2009.[3] Lord Hastings is married to Veronica M. Smart, now Lady Astley, and the couple have one son and two daughters.
Acting
For many years he played the character "Cameron Fraser" in the long-running British radio drama The Archers.[1] Today, Lord Hastings resides in the Norfolk area where he is currently a farmer and businessman. He has been involved in a variety of local projects, such as the Holt Festival. In 2014, Lord Hastings donated to the Festival and was named a Platinum Ambassador for his contributions.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Delaval Astley Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2014-04-12.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Lord Hastings". The Daily Telegraph. 2007-05-05. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
- ↑ "How dusty old Seaton Delaval Hall is set to become the Geordie Versailles - thanks to a whip-round by the locals". The Daily Mail. 2009-01-23. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
- ↑ "Holt Festival Ambassadors". Holt Festival. Retrieved 2014-04-12.
| Peerage of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Albert Edward Delaval Astley, 22nd Baron Hastings |
Baron Hastings 2007–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |