Alec Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst
Major Alexander Henry Louis Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, GCB, GCVO, MC, PC (17 May 1894 – 29 May 1960) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign during the Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII and during most of the Second World War.
Major The Right Honourable The Lord Hardinge of Penshurst GCB GCVO MC PC | |
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Hardinge in 1916 | |
| Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
| In office 1936–1943 | |
| Monarchs | Edward VIII (1936) George VI (1936–1943) |
| Preceded by | The Lord Wigram |
| Succeeded by | Sir Alan Lascelles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 May 1894 |
| Died | 29 May 1960 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | British |
| Parent(s) | Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst Winifred Sturt |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
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