Charlie van Straubenzee
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1988 (age 37–38)
Charlie van Straubenzee | |
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| Born | Charles Anthony van Straubenzee 1988 (age 37–38) |
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| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
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| Relatives | Henry van Straubenzee (paternal grandfather) |
| Family | Straubenzee family |
Charles Anthony van Straubenzee (born 1988) is an English businessman and investment executive.
Charlie van Straubenzee is the youngest son of Captain Alexander van Straubenzee, formerly of the Royal Green Jackets, and Claire van Straubenzee MBE, née Fenwick. Claire is the eldest daughter of Anthony and Caroline Fenwick DL of Lincolnshire. Charlie is the grandson of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry van Straubenzee DSO OBE. The van Straubenzee family are landed gentry, of Spennithorne, North Yorkshire. Their ancestor Colonel Turner van Straubenzee JP DL bought the estate in 1788.
Charlie’s eldest brother is Thomas van Straubenzee. In 2002 his elder brother, Henry, was killed in a car accident.[1] The funeral was attended by members of the British royal family.
Van Straubenzee attended Ludgrove School, where he became a close friend of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and William, Prince of Wales.[1] He graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 2010.[2]