The Duke of Marlborough, Charles Spencer-Churchill, has been charged with choking someone and is scheduled to appear in court, amid a troubled past including disinheritance and family scandals. He is a distant relative of Winston Churchill and Princess Diana, and has faced legal and personal issues related to his privilege and history.
A British aristocrat and her boyfriend were sentenced to 14 years for the gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn daughter, Victoria, who died from hypothermia while they were on the run across England to avoid authorities after concealing her birth.
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, a wealthy British aristocrat and a convicted rapist, were found guilty of manslaughter after their newborn daughter Victoria was discovered dead in a shed following a 53-day evasion from authorities across the UK. The couple, who had a history of domestic violence and neglect, traveled extensively with their children, avoiding social services and law enforcement, ultimately leading to the tragic death of their baby due to neglect and exposure. They are set to be sentenced later this year.
The third season of Peacock's reality competition show "The Traitors" will feature a star-studded cast including Sam Asghari, Chrishell Stause, Tom Sandoval, and British aristocrat Lord Ivar Mountbatten. The show, hosted by Alan Cummings, will see 21 contestants, some undercover "traitors," competing in a high-stakes murder mystery game in a Scottish castle for a prize of up to $250,000. The cast includes notable names from various reality TV franchises, promising a mix of drama, mind games, and physical challenges.
Daniel Ings, known for playing charming, posh British men, takes on the role of a chaotic aristocrat in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series "The Gentlemen." In his latest role, he portrays Freddy, an arrogant, drug-addled eldest son of a duke, who is passed over in his father's will in favor of his younger brother. Ings enjoys the challenge of transforming seemingly unlikable characters into endearing onscreen presences and looks for something childlike and fun in his roles, even when they are framed as villains.