Madeleine Gurdon
Madeleine Astrid Gurdon, Baroness Lloyd-Webber (born 30 November 1962) is an English former equestrian sportswoman and the third and current wife of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Madeleine Astrid Gurdon |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 30 November 1962[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Sport | Equestrian |
Early life
Madeleine "Gurtie" Gurdon was born in 1962 to a British Army officer, who later retired as a Brigadier, and his wife. Gurtie was educated at a convent[2] and was an equestrian competitor for nearly a decade, riding in three-day events in Princess Anne's set.[2] To supplement her riding career, Gurdon designed an exclusive country-wear company that featured leather and suede clothing [2] called The Done Thing, after her favourite dun horse. Gurdon met Lloyd Webber through his Watership Down neighbours, who loved horses. [3]
Personal life
Gurdon married Lloyd Webber at his Hampshire home on 9 February 1991. They have three children together: Alastair (born 1992), William (born 1993) and Isabella (born 1996). The family currently resides in London[4] and Hampshire.[5]
References
- Gliatto, Tom. "Andrew Lloyd Webber Leaves His Leading Lady—as His Aspect of Love Turns to a Woman Named Gurtie". People.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- "'The Phantom of the Opera': Ghosts of a love affair - Features - Theatre & Dance - The Independent". Enjoyment.independent.co.uk. 2006-01-05. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- "Search for People, Businesses and Places". 192.com. 2015-03-31. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- "Sydmonton Festival". Andrew Lloyd Webber. Archived from the original on 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2015-09-19.