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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.

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Biography of Derek William George Keppel 1863-1944

Paternal Family Tree: Keppel

On 15th November 1855 [his father] William Keppel 7th Earl Albermarle (age 23) and [his mother] Sophia Mary MacNab of Dundurn Castle (age 23) were married at Dundurn Castle. He the son of [his grandfather] George Thomas Keppel 6th Earl Albermarle (age 56).

On 7th April 1863 Derek William George Keppel was born to William Keppel 7th Earl Albermarle (age 30) and Sophia Mary MacNab of Dundurn Castle (age 30).

In 1893 Derek William George Keppel (age 29) was appointed Equerry to the Duke of York (age 27).

On 28th August 1894 [his father] William Keppel 7th Earl Albermarle (age 62) died. His son [his brother] Arnold (age 36) succeeded 8th Earl Albermarle, 8th Viscount Bury in Lancashire, 8th Baron Ashford of Ashford in Kent. Gertrude Egerton Countess Albemarle (age 33) by marriage Countess Albemarle.

On 20th June 1898 Derek William George Keppel (age 35) and Bridget Louisa Harbord (age 27) were married. He the son of William Keppel 7th Earl Albermarle and Sophia Mary MacNab of Dundurn Castle (age 65).

In 1901 Derek William George Keppel (age 37) was appointed Equerry to the Prince of Wales (age 35).

The Times. 2nd February 1907.

Their Majesties the King (age 65) and Queen (age 62), attended by the Countess of Gosford (age 51), the Hon. Charlotte Knollys (age 72), Captain the Hon. Seymour Fortescue, R.N (age 50), and Major F. Ponsonby, left the Palace this morning for the British Embassy, Paris.

Her Royal Highness the Princess Victoria (age 38) accompanied Their Majesties to Calais [Map], and proceeded to Christiania on a visit to Their Majesties the King (age 34) and Queen of Norway (age 37).

Lady Eva Dugdale and Colonel Sir Henry Knollys (age 66) (Comptroller and Private Secretary to Her Majesty the Queen of Norway were in attendance upon Her Royal Highness. The King and Queen are travelling u the Duke and Duchess of Lancaster. The Countess of Gosford has succeeded Lady Alice Stanley as Lady in Waiting to Her Majesty.

The Prince of Wales (age 41), accompanied by Prince Edward of Wales (age 12), was present at Victoria Station, and took leave of the King and Queen on Their Majesties' departure for Paris. The Hon. Derek Keppel (age 43) was in attendance.

On 5th April 1917 [his mother] Sophia Mary MacNab of Dundurn Castle (age 84) died.

On 6th October 1934 [his sister-in-law] Cecilia Margaret Harbord Marchioness (age 78) died.

On 26th April 1944 Derek William George Keppel (age 81) died.

On 24th September 1951 [his former wife] Bridget Louisa Harbord (age 80) died.

Royal Ancestors of Derek William George Keppel 1863-1944

Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 27 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 22 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 5 Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 20 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 7 Grand Son of Henry IV King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Derek William George Keppel 1863-1944

Great x 4 Grandfather: Arnold Keppel 1st Earl Albermarle

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Anne Keppel 2nd Earl Albermarle

Great x 4 Grandmother: Geertruid Johanna Quirina Van Der Duyn Countess Albermarle

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Keppel 3rd Earl Albermarle Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Lennox 1st Duke Richmond Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Lennox Countess Albermarle Grand Daughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Brudenell Duchess Richmond 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle 2 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Miller 3rd Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Miller 4th Baronet

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Miller Countess Albermarle

GrandFather: George Thomas Keppel 6th Earl Albermarle 3 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Southwell 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Southwell 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Cromwell 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Southwell 20th Baron Clifford 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Watson 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Katherine Watson 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward IV of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Tufton 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward IV of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward IV of England

Father: William Keppel 7th Earl Albermarle 4 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

Derek William George Keppel 5 x Great Grand Son of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland

GrandFather: Colonel Allan Napier MacNab 1st Baronet

Mother: Sophia Mary MacNab of Dundurn Castle 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Andrew Stewart 7th Baron Castle Stuart 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Andrew Stuart 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Stuart 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Stuart 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandMother: Mary Elizabeth Stuart 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England