Peter Clarke (courtier) explained

Major Sir Peter Cecil Clarke, (1927–2006) was a British Army officer and courtier.

Clarke served in the Army from 1945 to 1964; for the last three years, he was seconded as assistant private secretary to Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. Between 1964 and 1968, he served as comptroller of her household; he also served as comptroller to Princess Alexandra from 1964 to 1969. He was then Chief Clerk to the Duchy of Lancaster from 1969 to 1992.[1] He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in the 1992 Birthday Honours,[2] having earlier been appointed a Member Fourth-Class (in 1964)[3] and a Commander (in 1969).[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/10.1093/ww/9780199540891.001.0001/ww-9780199540884-e-11108 "Clarke, Major Sir Peter Cecil"
  2. Supplement to the London Gazette, 13 June 1992 (issue 52952), p. 4.
  3. Supplement to the London Gazette, 1 January 1964 (issue 43200), p. 5.
  4. Supplement to the London Gazette, 20 December 1968 (issue 44740), p. 4.