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Sir Sidney R. Greville, Vanity Fair, Spy
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Sir Sidney R. Greville, Vanity Fair, Spy
The Hon. SIR SIDNEY ROBERT GREVILLE (1866-1927) Assistant Private Secretary to the Under-Secretary of State for India 1887, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister (Robert Gascoyne-Cecil) 1888-92 and 1896-98, Equerry to the Prince of Wales 1898-1901, Groom-in-Waiting to King Edward VII 1901-10 and to King George V 1910 and 1920, Private Secretary to Queen Alexandra 1901-11, Paymaster of the Household 1911-15, Comptroller and Treasurer to the Prince of Wales 1915-20. Caption: A Private Secretary Date: 1866-1927
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1866 Alexandra Cane Cecil Gascoyne Greville Groom Household Minister Paymaster Prime Private Secretary Sidney Vanity Waiting 1927
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Sir Sidney Robert Greville (1866-1927): A Private Secretary Extraordinaire This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Sir Sidney Robert Greville, a man who played a pivotal role in the political landscape of late 19th and early 20th century Britain. Greville's impressive career spanned over four decades, during which he served some of the most prominent figures in British history. Born in 1866, Greville began his political career as an Assistant Private Secretary to the Under-Secretary of State for India in 1887. His exceptional abilities soon caught the attention of the Prime Minister, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, who appointed him as his Private Secretary from 1888 to 1892 and again from 1896 to 1898. Greville's tenure with the Prime Minister was followed by his appointment as Equerry to the Prince of Wales from 1898 to 1901 and as Groom-in-Waiting to King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, and to King George V in 1910 and 1920. Greville's duties extended beyond the royal court, as he also served as Private Secretary to Queen Alexandra from 1901 to 1911, Paymaster of the Household from 1911 to 1915, and Comptroller and Treasurer to the Prince of Wales from 1915 to 1920. This photograph, taken during Greville's later years, captures the distinguished gentleman in his formal attire, complete with top hat and cane. The image exudes an air of sophistication and authority, reflecting the esteemed position Greville held in British society. Sir Sidney Robert Greville's remarkable career is a testament to his exceptional abilities and dedication to public service. This photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and political intrigue that shaped Britain during this period, and the individuals who played a crucial role in shaping its future.
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