Ralph Endersby Harwood
| Sir Ralph Endersby Harwood | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 March 1883 |
| Died | 28 February 1951 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
| Known for | Financial Secretary to George V, Edward VIII and George VI |
Sir Ralph Endersby Harwood KCB KCVO CBE (28 March 1883 – 28 February 1951), was Financial Secretary to George V, Edward VIII and George VI.[1]
Early life
Sir Ralph was born on 28 March 1883, the son of Charles Harwood of Shefford, Bedfordshire. He was educated at Bedford Modern School.[1]
Career
Sir Ralph served as Deputy Treasurer to George V from 1922 until 1935 and Financial Secretary to George V (1935), Edward VIII (1936) and George VI (1937).[1] Sir Ralph later became a Governor of the London School of Economics.[1]
Family life
In 1903 Harwood married Kitty, the daughter of William Rule Endersby. They had one son and three daughters.[1] Sir Ralph was instrumental in the restoration of Seckford Hall, a Suffolk mansion.
Sir Ralph died on 28 February 1951.[1] There is a photographic portrait of him at the National Portrait Gallery.[2]