He was awarded the MC (Military Cross) in the 1945 King's Honours List for his services to the military during World War II. He was the retired Brigadier General of Coldstream Guards during World War II and The Coats Mission 1940-1941 Lieutenant.
He is an eighth generation Baron of Richmond Hill, Surrey, England.
He was High Sheriff of Norfolk in England from 1985 to 1986.
He was a High Trustee and Member of the London Law Trust from 1981 to 1998.