Eustace Gibbs, 3rd Baron Wraxall

Eustace Hubert Beilby Gibbs, 3rd Baron Wraxall KCVO CMG (born 3 July 1929) succeeded his brother, George Richard Lawley Gibbs, 2nd Baron Wraxall as Baron Wraxall on 19 July 2001.

Early life and background

He is the second son of George Abraham Gibbs, 1st Baron Wraxall by his second wife, the Hon. Ursula Mary Lawley. He was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford.

Diplomatic career

Gibbs was appointed to be the British Consul General at Paris in April 1977. He also served as Her Majesty's Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps from 1982 to 1986.

Honours and styles

Honours

Gibbs was appointed to the Order of St Michael and St George as a Companion in the 1982 Birthday Honours. In the 1986 New Year Honours, he was appointed to the Royal Victorian Order as a Knight Commander.

Styles of address

• 1929–1982: The Hon. Eustace Gibbs
• 1982–1986: The Hon. Eustace Gibbs CMG
• 1986–2001: The Hon. Sir Eustace Gibbs KCVO CMG
• 2001–: The Rt Hon. The Lord Wraxall KCVO CMG

• The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 49008. p. 4. 11 June 1982.
• The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 50361. p. 4. 30 December 1985.

Heir apparent

The heir apparent to the title is the baron's son, the Hon. Antony Hubert Gibbs (b. 1958). The family's former seat is Tyntesfield near Wraxall, now owned by The National Trust.