Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Charles Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, 21st Baron Clinton, the maternal grandfather of Nerissa and Katherine; Credit www.geni.com, Not only were there plenty of members of the Bowes-Lyon family to take responsibility but there were also members of the Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis family, Nerissa and Katherines maternal family. Can you imagine the headlines if it were to get out? This article is the intellectual property of Unofficial Royalty and is NOT TO BE COPIED, EDITED, OR POSTED IN ANY FORM ON ANOTHER WEBSITE under any circumstances. Hon. Maternal First Cousins: Children of The Honorable John Bowes-Lyon and The Honorable Fenella Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis. It turns out the recessive gene in question came from her cousins common maternal grandfather, Charlies Trefusis, 21st Baron Clinton. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. There was never any risk of that genetic disorder occurring in the British royal family descended from The Queen Mother, born Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, because it did not originate in the Bowes-Lyon family. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Idonea, Etheldreda, and Rosemary Fane were the children of Fenellas sister Harriet, her only sibling. Nerissa and Katherines grandfather Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore lived until 1944, three years after his two granddaughters were placed at Royal Earlswood Hospital. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Nerissa and Katherines aunt, in 1986; Credit Wikipedia. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. A daughter, Anne Fereiith Bowes-Lyon was born. In particular, the fourth season ofThe Crown gives fans of the royal family a detailed look at some of the most significant moments in their public and private lives. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. But, who were they and why were they kept apart from the royal family? The Hon. Katherine, born in 1926, and Nerissa, born in 1919, were the daughters of John Herbert Bowes-Lyon the brother of the Queen Mother and his wife, Fenella. His son and the uncle of Nerissa and Katherine, Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 15th Earl of Strathmore (1884 1949) succeeded him and died in 1949. Hayley Richardson For Mailonline [6] According to a 2011 television documentary about the sisters, The Queen's Hidden Cousins, broadcast by Channel 4, "throughout their time at the hospital, there is no known record that the sisters were ever visited by any member of the Bowes-Lyon or royal families, despite their aunt, the Queen Mother, being a Patron of Mencap" (a charity for people with learning disabilities). Oops, we were unable to send the email. The value of purpose and a sense of meaning is discussed, while also showing the cruel pitfalls of the Royal Family. Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon were first cousins to Elizabeth II (on her mother's side). Years later Onelle Braithwaite, one of the nurses who cared for them, remarked: 'I remember pondering with my colleague how, if things had been different, they would surely have been guests at the wedding.'. Son. He was educated at Eton and Oxford University, and worked as a stockbroker in the City of London for the firm Rowe and Pitman before the outbreak of WWI. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [15], In November 2011, Channel 4 broadcast a documentary about the sisters, The Queen's Hidden Cousins. Drag images here or select from your computer for Lady Nerissa Jane Irene Bowes-Lyon memorial. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The idea that one family alone has the automatic birthright to the Crown is already so hard to justify. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. A system error has occurred. They were two lovely sisters.'. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Scan this QR code to download the app now. 2 She married Major Henry Nevile Fane, son of Sir Edmund Douglas Veitch Fane and Constantia Eleanor Wood, on 28 April 1910. Nerissa Bowes-Lyon was born on 18 February 1919 and Katherine Bowes-Lyon was born on 4 July 1926, the daughters of John Herbert Bowes-Lyon and Fenella Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis. Diana Married Peter Gordon Colin Somervell in February 1960 and their daughter Katherine Somervell is a god-daughter of Queen Elizabeth II. There is a problem with your email/password. Katherine stayed in the hospital until 1997, when it closed amid abuse claims, and then lived in another home in Surrey. The ensuing scandal, which prompted an anonymous source to provide a gravestone for Nerissa, made little difference to her sisters life. 0 cemeteries found in Redhill, Reigate and Banstead Borough, Surrey, England. In 1987, the public made the same discovery in real life; the Daily Express reported that Nerissa had been buried the year prior in a paupers grave marked only by a serial number and plastic name tag. By telling the story of the individuals, and using the testimony of those who had lived alongside them in the asylum, the film hoped to contextualise "the changing attitudes to learning disability in British society over the twentieth century. 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As John was the brother of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon the Queen Mother, the two daughters were first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II, sharing one pair of grandparents, Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and Nina Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne.In 1987, it was revealed that Nerissa and Katherine had been placed in Earlswood Hospital for the mentally disabled in 1941. Albert unexpectedly became King George VI on the Abdication of his brother. After the documentary aired, a source close to Buckingham Palace branded the claims as utter lies. [6], The Hon. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Interestingly, three of their daughters had severe developmental disabilities similar to those of Nerissa and Katherine. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Please reset your password. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Educated at Eton and New College, Oxford, he served in the First World War but was invalided out of the Black Watch in 1916. The couple had five children; their firstborn, Patricia Bowes-Lyon, died in infancy. John Trefusis, Cornwall: Register of the University of Oxford. 1 She was the daughter of Charles John Robert Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, 21st Lord Clinton and Lady Jane Grey McDonnell. The Queen Mother responds as if she was part of a royal cover-up. To use this feature, use a newer browser. But, why? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Anne Bowes-Lyon was born in Washington, D.C., in 1917. Failed to delete flower. The program meant a new generation of people were outraged by the scandal, as the documentary suggested the cousins had been treated callously by the royal family. There was a problem getting your location. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Katherine and Nerissa had been listed in the 1963 edition of Burke's Peerage a reference book to the nations aristocracy as having died in 1940, when in fact they were both still alive. Upon the death of the 17th Earl in 1987, he was succeeded by his son Michael Bowes-Lyon, 18th Earl of Strathmore (1957 2016) who died in 2016, two years after the death of Katherine Bowes-Lyon. Darwin had nothing on you lot shame on all of you.'. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. ", The Daily Telegraph described the documentary as "sad but revealing". This is a carousel with slides. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Locked up and neglected. Suggestions of a royal cover-up were rejected in the press by Lord Clinton, who thought that his aunt Fenella (the mother of the two daughters) had completed the form for Burke's Peerage incorrectly due to 'vagueness'; however, Burke's Peerage included specific dates of death for both sisters. The hospital confirmed that Katherin and Nerissa were linked to the royal family following a report that appeared in The Sun. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. These Earls, as head of the Bowes-Lyon family, presumably bore some responsibility for family matters. The Crown shares photos of Katherine and Nerissa Bowes-Lyon. Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon, daughters of the Queen Mother's brother John Bowes-Lyon, received no money from the family aside from the 125 they paid to Earlswood Hospital each year for . Their connection to the royal family comes to light in the episode when Princess Margaret, played by Helena Bonham Carter, learns of the sisters existence from a therapist, who asks the royal if she is aware of any relations struggling with mental health issues. Cuando muri en 1986, a los 66 aos, Nerissa fue despedida en un funeral para indigentes, denunci The Sun, algo que confirm en 2011 un documental de Channel 4, The Queen's Hidden Cousins (Las. We have set your language to Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Fictional. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Nerissa and Katherines mother, born Fenella Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, who was their next of kin, lived until 1966. If youre wondering to whom shes referring, so was Margaret. Try again later. They're your nieces - daughters of your favourite brother. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. There is no information on why this decision was made. Fenella Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, daughter of Charles Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, 21st Baron Clinton. The new series of The Crown will tell the tragic story of the Queen's 'hidden' cousins who were locked up in an asylum and registered as dead after being born with severe learning difficulties. The Crown does appear to use artistic licence in its fictional retelling of the saga as it implies the Queen Mother was involved from the start. based on information from your browser. Fenella Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis (19 August 1889 - 19 July 1966), the younger daughter of Charles Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, 21st Baron Clinton. The women, then in their sixties, proudly salute to the monarch, stopping only to take pills handed to them by a nurse. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. cemeteries found in Redhill, Reigate and Banstead Borough, Surrey, England will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Katherine Bowes-Lyon at the Royal Earlswood Hospital. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Nicholas Trefusis is an active member of WikiTree. Nerissa Bowes Lyon BillionGraves Birth: Feb 17 1918 Death: Jan 22 1986 Burial: Redstone Cemetery, Redhill, England, United Kingdom there is a man who claims that she was not impaired, she married a Romanian Prince and had a son http://www.dieter-stanzeleit.com/content.php?lang=en&cat=home view all Nerissa Bowes-Lyon's Timeline "[18], The sisters were depicted in the seventh episode of the fourth season of the Netflix drama series The Crown, "The Hereditary Principle", which premiered in 2020.[5]. Three of Harriet's daughters, Idonea (1912-2002), Rosemary (1914-1972), and Ethelreda (1922-1996), and two of Fenella's daughters, Nerissa (1919-1986) and Katherine (1926-2014) were all born with severe mental disabilities. Suggestions of a cover-up were rejected in the press by Lord Clinton in 1987, who claimed that his aunt Fenella (the mother of the two women) had completed the form for Burke's incorrectly due to Fenella being 'a vague person'; however, Burke's included specific dates of death for both sisters. They went on to have Anne, Nerissa, Diana and Katherine. On 29 September 1914, Bowes-Lyon married the Hon. The Crown season 4, episode 7 presents another Princess Margaret-centric chapter that is similar to its predecessors. In 1997, when Royal Earlswood Hospital closed, Katherine Bowes-Lyon and her cousin Idonea Fane, who were the only ones among the five cousins still living, were moved to Ketwin House Care Home in Surrey, England, and then when it closed in 2001, they were moved to another care home in Surrey. )[7] Three days later he was buried at St Paul's Walden Bury.[8]. We do not know if the Queen Mother told anyone about her nieces after she learned they were alive in 1982. She remarried Prince George Valdemar of Denmark in September 1950. Try again later. His widow was a leading guest at the Queen's wedding to Prince Philip in 1947. The condition was thought to have been hereditary and descended from their common maternal grandfather, Charles Trefusis, 21st baron Clifton. Throw in mental illness and its over, the Queen Mother says. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In The Crown the Queen Mother attempts to defend the cruel steps, telling Princess Margaret: 'I went from being the wife of the Duke of York, leading a relatively normal life, to being Queen. Add to your scrapbook. At the time, there were fears that the sisters condition could threaten the social standing of the royal family due the stigma surrounding learning difficulties. Please enter your email and password to sign in. She later died aged 87 in 2014. 'Their illness, their imbecility - their professionally diagnosed idiocy and imbecility - would make people question the integrity of the bloodline. They had five daughters: Patricia Bowes-Lyon (6 July 1916 - 18 June 1917) died in infancy Ancestors . John was the brother of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Queen Mother, so the two daughters were first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess . Fenella Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis was born on 19 August 1889, in London, Middlesex, England, her father, Charles John Robert Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, 21st Baron Clinton, GCVO PC, was 26 and her mother, Lady Jane Grey MacDonnell, was 26. EXCLUSIVE: Bud Light owner Anheuser-Busch is now accused of 'racist and sexist' hiring practices that McUpgrade? The groom, Denys Trefusis, was a tall, blue-eyed war hero who, at least in the eyes of society, was a peerlessly desirable match. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. While many members of the royal family knew about Katherine and Nerissa, the majority believed they had died, including Queen Elizabeth II. The three maternal cousins were the sisters Idonea Fane (1912 2002), Rosemary Fane (1914 1972), and Etheldreda Fane (1922 1996), the daughters of Harriet Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis and Henry Fane. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. On Thursday (8 September), Buckingham Palace announced that Britains longest-serving ruler had died peacefully at Balmoral, aged 96. Following GAULIS TREFUSIS [view badges] Nicholas Trefusis. In The Crown, the Queen Mother, played by Marion Bailey, tries to defend the decision to fake their deaths, telling Margaret that her brothers children paid a terrible price as she went from being the wife of the Duke of York to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Born in Washington, D.C., in 1986 ; Credit Wikipedia from their common maternal grandfather, Charles,! This memorial using social media sites or email the value of purpose and a sense of meaning is,! 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