Charles Grey (British Army officer)

Charles Grey
Private Secretary to the Sovereign
In office
1861–1870
MonarchVictoria
Preceded byAlbert, Prince Consort (unofficial)
Succeeded bySir Henry Ponsonby
Personal details
Born(1804-03-15)15 March 1804
Died31 March 1870(1870-03-31) (aged 66)
NationalityBritish
SpouseCaroline Eliza Grey (née Farquhar)
Children5, including Albert and Louisa
Parent(s)Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
The Hon. Mary Ponsonby

General Charles Grey (15 March 1804 – 31 March 1870) was a British army officer, member of the British House of Commons and political figure in Lower Canada. In later life, he served as private secretary to Prince Albert and later Queen Victoria.

  1. ^ "Page 2095 | Issue 23605, 8 April 1870 | London Gazette | the Gazette".