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Harry Herbert Net Worth, Age, Wife, Height, Weight, Career

Harry Herbert

Harry Herbert is a British horse riding advisor, public speaker, television commentator, and well-known businessman from Highclere, England. He is best known as the chairman and CEO of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.

Harry drew a lot of attention when he married his longtime partner Clodagh McKenna on August 14, 2021. (Irish Celebrity Chef). She is well-known for her appearance on ITV’s This Morning. She also published eight cookbooks and appeared on a number of Irish cooking shows.

Quick Facts

Full Real NameHenry “Harry” Herbert.
BirthdayMarch 02, 1959.
Age 64 years old.
ProfessionHorse Riding Advisor, Public Speaker, TV Commentator, and Renowned Businessman.
Place of BirthHighclere, England.
NationalityBritish.
Net worth £25 million – £40 million British Pound (approx.).
EthnicityWhite.
Zodiac SignPisces.
ReligionCatholic.
ParentsFather – Henry George Reginald Molyneux Herbert.
Mother – Jean Margaret Wallop.
SiblingsSister – Lady Carolyn Herbert.
Brother – George Herbert.
Height (approx.)In Feet Inches: 6′ 2″.
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms: 87 kg
Hair ColorGrey.
Eye ColorBlue.
Marital StatusMarried.

Harry Herbert Biography

Harry Herbert’s full birth name is Henry “Harry” Herbert. He was born on March 2, 1959, at Highclere Castle, which serves as the fictional Downton Abbey.

Harry comes from a well-known family, with his grandfather, The Earl Carnarvon, becoming famous after discovering Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt in 1922. His father, Henry George Reginald Molyneux Herbert (7th Earl of Carnarvon), was Queen Elizabeth II’s racing manager. He died of a heart attack on September 11, 2001.

Harry’s mother, Jean Margaret Wallop, was the 8th Earl of Portsmouth’s granddaughter (Oliver Wallop). She died of natural causes on April 10, 2019, at the age of 83. Their middle child was Harry Herbert. He grew up with two siblings: an older brother named George Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon (born 10 November 1956) and a younger sister named Lady Carolyn Herbert (b. 27 January 1962).

George Aitken is happily married to Fiona Aitken. From 1989 to 1998, he was married to his ex-wife Jayne Wilby. Carolyn’s husband’s name is John Warren, and he works as the Queen’s racing manager.

Harry Herbert
Harry Herbert With His Wife (Source: Instagram)

Career

Harry Herbert began his professional career in the thoroughbred industry in the early 1980s. He moved on to work for Bloodstock Research Information Systems. It is a horse breeding research company. This businessman later worked for The Matchmaker Group. Harry began his career in a variety of fields, including bloodstock sales, promotion, and financing firms.

Herbert established his company, Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, in 1992. He is currently the CEO of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing. In addition, Harry Herbert serves as the CEO of The Royal Ascot Racing Club.

Furthermore, according to his official website, this well-known personality is also the coordinator of The Cartier Racing Awards. Henry Herbert is currently working as a television commentator and public speaker.

Harry Herbert Net Worth 2024

How much is Harry Herbert’s net worth? Harry is a businessman, horse riding advisor, television commentator, and public speaker by trade. Harry Herbert’s net worth is estimated to be between £25 million and £40 million British pounds as of  March 2024. Investment, business profits, and salary are all sources of wealth. The house is worth £2.5 million pounds.

Harry Herbert Wife & Marriage

Who is Harry Herbert Wife? He was first married to his ex-wife Francesca Bevan. They have three children: Chloe Victoria Herbert (born in 1994), Francesca Jeanie Herbert (born on November 21, 1995), and William Henry Herbert (b. 14 November 1999). There are no official reports on their divorce or when it occurred. They did, however, split up in 2017.

The same year, Harry began dating his girlfriend, chef Clodagh McKenna. In October 2020, the couple announced their engagement. Harry Herbert married Clodagh McKenna in a traditional church wedding on August 14, 2021, at St. Michael & All Angels Church in Highclere. Their subsequent wedding celebrations took place at Highclere Castle, which is also Harry Herbert’s birthplace.

Facts

  • Queen is his godmother.
  • He was photographed on his wedding day wearing a suit with a double-breasted cream waistcoat and tie. His wife looked stunning in her lace gown with floral white embroidery.
  • Many famous people attended his wedding, including singer Imelda May, actor Richard E. Grant, TV star Laura Whitmore, and others.
  • This person has a private life and is not very active on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.