Castle Howard, Blenheim Palace and other major British buildings sprang from his designs
The scions of ancient families say that posterity respects philanthropy and humility
Owners of country houses face the pressure of history to keep their rooms as inherited rather than making them their own
A centuries-old Japanese rule book shows how modern families are rethinking succession to protect legacy and harmony
Aristocrats and heritage bodies are forging alliances to rescue grand historic homes at risk of decay
European nobles have found fresh purpose in business and the arts after losing political power
Holkham Hall’s recent auction is the latest in a long tradition of offering aristocratic taste at affordable prices
The family that owns a historic house has decided to entrust it to the ablest member, not just the eldest son
A heartbreaking memoir of a childhood endured at a boarding school ‘without love’, where abuse was shockingly commonplace
