Charles Grey (British Army officer)
General Charles Grey (15 March 1804 – 31 March 1870) was a British army officer, member of the British House of Commons and political figure in Lower Canada. In later life, he served as private secretary to Prince Albert and later Queen Victoria.
General The Honourable Charles Grey | |
|---|---|
| Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
| In office 1861–1870 | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Preceded by | Albert, Prince Consort (unofficial) |
| Succeeded by | Sir Henry Ponsonby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 March 1804 |
| Died | 31 March 1870 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Caroline Eliza |
| Children | 5, including Albert and Louisa |
| Parent(s) | Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey The Hon. Mary Ponsonby |
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