ABOUT CAZZY
Discover Her Story
The Honourable Caroline Emma Neville was born in London and grew up at Audley End Estate, near Cambridge. Cazzy, as she is affectionately known by family and friends, was one of eight sisters in the Neville family.
Her passion for History and History of Art became her guiding light when she studied at London University in the early 80’s. Shortly afterwards her expertise led to a role as part of the team preserving, protecting and displaying the Royal Collection of paintings at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Sandringham, Balmoral and all over the world.
In 1994, Cazzy met the young Edward Stanley and after a whirlwind romance, he proposed and they celebrated with a fairytale wedding going on to have three children, Henrietta, Edward and Oliver all grew up at Knowsley Hall and Crag Hall, the family’s holiday home in the Peak District.
The Earl and Countess embarked on a 30- year restoration project at Knowsley Hall, which has helped to restore their ancestral seat to its former glory. The Earl of Derby has introduced new green policies and is working closely with his son and heir, Lord Stanley to implement these sustainable initiatives.
The Countess is an accomplished horsewoman and is a national champion in the art of dressage to music. The Earl and Countess of Derby share a passion for the turf and regularly attend all the major races. Ouija Board, their mare in a million, won The Oaks and Australia, her colt foal, won The Derby.
Philanthropy and Causes
The Countess of Derby is a frequent supporter of many charitable initiatives in the UK and actively involved in three charities in the Northwest which focus on the health and well-being of children. The Countess of Derby has been president for 25 years of Alder Hey Children’s Charity, the largest children’s hospital in Europe. In 2006, Cazzy was chair of Dream Auction for the NSPCC which raised £5.6m to set up the helpline Children Online.
Cazzy’s Life in Pictures
ABOUT CAZZY