Mark Bridges, 3rd Baron Bridges

Mark Thomas Bridges, 3rd Baron Bridges, KCVO (born 25 July 1954) is the solicitor to, among others, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom,[1] the Princess Royal[2] and the Duchy of Lancaster.[3]

"Lord Bridges" redirects here. For other people who may be referred to in the same way, see Lord Bridges (disambiguation).

He is the son of Thomas Edward Bridges, 2nd Baron Bridges. He was educated at Eton College, Berkshire and at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.[3] He became the 3rd Baron Bridges on the death of his father in 2017.

He currently works for Farrer & Co,[3] a solicitor's firm in London which was founded by his grandmother's great-grandfather. He is married to Angela Margaret Collinson and has four children of whom three living.

Bridges was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in the 2012 New Year Honours for his work as personal solicitor to the Queen.,[4][5] being advanced Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in the 2019 New Year Honours.[6]

References
  1. "Queen replaces retiring adviser". The Lawyer. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  2. Kelly, June (21 November 2002). "Princess Royal's day in court". BBC News. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  3. "Our people : Mark Bridges". Farrer & Co. Retrieved 19 May 2011.
  4. "No. 60009". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2011. p. 3.
  5. New Year Honours List 2012: full list, Telegraph.co.uk
  6. https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3175894
Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Thomas Bridges		 Baron Bridges
2017–present		 Incumbent
Heir presumptive:
Hon. Nicholas Bridges


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