Nicholas was born in 1948 and was educated at St. Aubyns, Sussex, Eton College and Mons Officer Cadet School. He is the son of The Late Lord Soames and grandson of Sir Winston Churchill. He is married with two sons and a daughter and lives in Sussex.
After leaving school he was commissioned into the 11th Hussars [PAO] and served in Germany and the United Kingdom. He was subsequently Equerry to HRH The Prince of Wales KG KT GCB.
He worked as a stockbroker before becoming Personal Assistant to Sir James Goldsmith, where he gained valuable experience in the manufacturing, service and finance industries in both the USA and Europe.
Nicholas worked on the staff of a United States Senator in Washington D.C for two years and then joined a firm of Lloyds Brokers as a Director.
Nicholas has been a Member of Parliament for over 27 years.
His hobbies include reading, racing and country pursuits. He has travelled widely.
Nicholas was the first patron of AFD and has always supported the organisation . We are lucky enough to share premises with him and some of his staff in Haywards Heath and we are honoured that he is now a patron.
