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The post has just arrived this morning and it is with great pleasure and gratitude that Lady Regina and I have received a thank you card from His Majesty King Charles for our warm Christmas and New Year greetings.

A look inside the Barony's office. Usually, regular office work involves answering letters, numerous email enquiries, e.g. the subject of manorial or feudal lordships is always of great interest and often requested etc. However, many questions are already answered on this page.

My old Papworth Attache' Briefcase is still in daily business use.

The baronial archive with old papers, contemporary documents, letters, maps and photographs etc. is also kept here in the office.

15th Anniversary of succession to the Lordship of Blakewell
5th Anniversary of succession to the Lordship of Codiford Farleigh

This year Lady Regina and I, the 6th Baron and Baroness of North Cadbury, celebrate our 15th anniversary as Lord and Lady of the Manor of Blakewell in Devon and 5th anniversary as Lord and Lady of the Manor of Codiford Farleigh in Cornwall.

It was a great pleasure and honour for us to succeed these historic Lordships of Blakewell and Codiford Farleigh so many years ago. We hope to preserve the history of these ancient manors and take them into the future so that they remain part of the history of England and the United Kingdom.

We started the anniversary year of the succession of our Lordships with a dinner at a nearby Michelin-starred restaurant to mark the occasion in style.

This exquisite bust of Prince Charles, now King Charles III, is a rare artefact in our Baron de Newmarch Collection of UK royalty memorabilia. The intricate details of the bust capture the essence of the Royal presence of the Prince and now King.

The handcrafted bronze-effect bust from 1980 depicts the history and culture of the British royal family and is a perfect commemorative piece to celebrate the life and legacy of His Majesty the King.

God Save The King.

As a look at our desk reveals, the Barony's Office is prepared for the new year and the new diary has been ready for some time.