Celebrity Genealogy Research - My Family
Albert Victor Baillie, The Very Reverend Dean of Windsor, Paternal 4th Cousin, 4 x Removed
The Very Reverend Albert Victor Baillie (1864–1955): Dean of Windsor and Chaplain to the Royal Family
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The Very Reverend Albert Victor Baillie (my paternal 4th cousin, four times removed) was a distinguished clergyman with deep ties to the British Royal Family. He was the son of my paternal 3rd cousin, Francis Anne Bruce, and her husband, Evan Peter Montagu Baillie.
Albert Baillie served as Domestic Chaplain to King George V, King Edward VIII, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth (The Queen Mother), remaining in royal service until his passing in 1955.
Born on August 5, 1864, Baillie was educated at Wixenford, Marlborough College, and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was ordained in 1888 and went on to enjoy a remarkable 27-year tenure as Dean of Windsor, one of the most prestigious positions within the Church of England.
During his time as Dean, Albert and his family resided at The Deanery, Windsor Castle, at the heart of royal and ecclesiastical life.
Albert Victor Baillie passed away on November 3, 1955, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and enduring connection to the Royal Household.
Another remarkable ancestor — one who maintained close personal and spiritual ties with the British monarchy and the reigning royal family of his time.