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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ellie Crabbe

Marquess of Ailesbury’s grandson feared family members were ‘taking advantage’ before fatal fall

The grandson of the 8th Marquess of Ailesbury, who died after falling from a window at his west London home, has expressed concerns that family members were exploiting his grandfather in the years leading up to his death.

Viscount Tom Savernake, giving evidence at the inquest into the death of Michael Brudenell-Bruce, told West London Coroner’s Court that his grandfather was a kind and funny man who was devoted to his partner.

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