Bowes-Lyon family

The Bowes-Lyon family descends from George Bowes of Gibside and Streatlam Castle (1701–1760), a County Durham landowner and politician, through John Bowes, 9th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, chief of the Clan Lyon. Following the marriage in 1767 of the 9th Earl (John Lyon) to rich heiress Mary Eleanor Bowes, the family name was changed to Bowes by Act of Parliament. The 10th Earl changed the name to Lyon-Bowes and the 13th Earl, Claude, changed the order to Bowes-Lyon.[1]

Bowes-Lyon
Parent houseClan Lyon
Country United Kingdom
FounderJohn Lyon and Mary Bowes
Current headSimon Bowes-Lyon
Titles
MembersQueen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Motto"In Thee, O Lord, have I put my trust"
(Latin: In Te Domine Speravi)
Estate(s)Glamis Castle (seat)
Streatlam Castle
Gibside

Notable members of the family include:

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