Marina Ogilvy

Marina Victoria Alexandra Ogilvy (born 31 July 1966) is a British photographer and the younger child and only daughter of Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy and her late husband Sir Angus Ogilvy. She is a granddaughter of Prince George, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of Elizabeth II, and a second cousin of King Charles III. She is 60th in the line of succession to the British throne as of May 2023.[1]

Marina Ogilvy
Born
Marina Victoria Alexandra Ogilvy

(1966-07-31) July 31, 1966
Thatched House Lodge, Richmond Park, London, England
NationalityBritish
Spouse
Paul Julian Mowatt
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(m. 1990; div. 1997)​
Children
  • Zenouska Mowatt (b. 1990)
  • Christian Mowatt (b. 1993)
Parents

Personal life

Marina was born at Thatched House Lodge in Richmond Park, London, the home of her parents. She was named after her paternal grandmother, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, who was also a first cousin of Prince Philip, the former Duke of Edinburgh.[2] She has an elder brother, James Ogilvy, who was born in 1964. She was baptised on 2 September 1966 at the Private Chapel at Kensington Palace by Arthur Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury.[3]

In November 1989, Marina announced that she was pregnant by her boyfriend Paul Julian Mowatt, a freelance photographer. She claimed that her parents tried to pressure her into having an abortion or a shotgun wedding, and that they cut off her funds and disowned her when she refused.[4] She also said that she wrote a letter to the Queen, addressing her as "Dear Cousin Lilibet", asking her to intervene in the family dispute.[5] Marina's parents denied her allegations and said that they loved her, had not cut her off and that she was welcome at home any time.[6]

Marina married Paul Mowatt on 2 February 1990 at St Margaret's Church, Westminster, wearing a black dress and a white hat.[7] The wedding was attended by some members of the royal family, but not by the Queen or Prince Charles. They had two children: Zenouska May Mowatt (born on 26 May 1990) and Christian Alexander Mowatt (born on 4 March 1993).[8] Marina and Paul divorced on 15 October 1997 after seven years of marriage.[9]

Career and charity work

Marina has pursued a career in photography and has worked for several magazines and publications. She has also been involved in charity work, supporting causes such as the Children's Trust, the British Red Cross and the Royal National Institute of Blind People.[10]

Ancestry
Family of Marina Ogilvy
8. David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie
4. David Ogilvy, 12th Earl of Airlie
9. Lady Mabell Gore
2. Sir Angus Ogilvy
10. Thomas Coke, 3rd Earl of Leicester
5. Lady Alexandra Coke
11. Alice White
1. Marina Victoria Alexandra Ogilvy
12. George V
6. Prince George, Duke of Kent
13. Mary of Teck
3. Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy
14. Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark
7. Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark
15. Grand Duchess Elena Vladimirovna of Russia

References
  1. "Succession to the Crown Act: New rules in force". 26 March 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  2. Caroline Hallemann (23 December 2019). "Who Was Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark?". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  3. Scott Mehl (31 July 2017). "Marina Victoria Alexandra Ogilvy". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  4. Abbie Llewelyn (24 June 2020). "Royal rebel: Princess Alexandra's daughter Marina's tearful plea to parents exposed". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  5. Abbie Llewelyn (28 July 2022). "Princess Alexandra's daughter Marina begged 'dear cousin Lilibet' to help in family row". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  6. "Princess's Daughter Says She's Pregnant". 5 November 1989. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  7. Jené Liebenberg (28 May 2021). "Inside the Story of Prince Charles' Goddaughter Marina Ogilvy Who Got Married in a Black Dress". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  8. Tatler (19 September 2022). "Who is Princess Alexandra's granddaughter, Zenouska Mowatt?". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  9. "What is Marina Ogilvy doing now? – Sage-Answer". 14 January 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
  10. Isaac Bickerstaff (27 May 2021). "Princess Alexandra of Kent's glamorous granddaughter Zenouska Mowatt celebrates 31st birthday". Retrieved 30 October 2022.
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