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 Ambassador of the English Speaking Union (America), is an experienced spokesperson, accomplished historian and an engaging storyteller.
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 and is patron of Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice. 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
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
1950
Cazzy’s Parents Wedding
The wedding of Robin Neville, the 10th Baron Braybrooke and Robin Helen Brockhoff.
1963
Born a Neville
Cazzy with her sister Amanda and their Nanny on holiday at the seaside.
1965
Grew up in Audley End
Built in 1603 Audley End House used to be the largest house in England in Queen Elizabeth’s reign. Cazzy pictured with her sister Amanda at Audley End.
1968
Cazzy’s Mother and Sister
Cazzy with her mother, Robin and her younger sister Henrietta.
1971-1976
School with Princess Diana
Cazzy went to school with Princess Diana at Riddlesworth Hall.
1984 -1987
Studying History & History of Art at the University of London
A photo of Cazzy during her student years where she took a double degree in History and History of Art at the University of London.
1987
Living and Learning in Florence & Paris
A version of The Grand Tour that those most interested in art traditionally experience.
1987
Buckingham Palace
Cazzy’s first workplace, Buckingham Palace, where she honed her skills in the curation and preservation of art. Cazzy starts working for Sir Oliver Millar, The Surveyor of The Queen’s Pictures.
1987-1995
Working for the Royal Collection
Cazzy’s first role was working for the Royal Collection in all the Royal residences. Her responsibilities included the preservation and display of royal masterpieces travelling the world to organise the touring exhibition Old Masters from the Royal Collection at the National Galleries of New Zealand and Australia.
1992
Windsor Castle
Cazzy had a major part in saving works of art from Windsor Castle during the November 1992 fire.
1995- 2002
A Fairytale Wedding and Family life
After a fairytale wedding to Edward Richard William Stanley, the 19th Earl of Derby, on 21st October 1995 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Saffron Walden, the couple went on to have three children, Lady Henrietta Mary Rose Stanley (b.1997) Edward John Robin Stanley, Lord Stanley (b.1998) The Honourable Oliver Hugh Henry Stanley (b.2002). Pictured in front of Cazzy’s family home Audley End.
1998
The State Opening of Parliament
The Countess of Derby at the State Opening of Parliament.
2006
Lord Derby holding the Stanley Cup in 2006
The Stanley Cup was given by his forbear, Frederick Arthur, later 16th Earl of Derby, to the people of Canada for their ice hockey championship when he was Governor General of Canada.
2002
The Queen opens the exhibition of the 13th Earl of Derby’s Art Collection
Henrietta curtsying to Queen Elizabeth II at the opening of the exhibition at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool.
2002
The Queen stays at the Knowsley Estate
The Queen, Prince Philip & the Stanley family on the back lawn.
2004
Ouija Board Wins!
Ouija Board winning the Breeders Cup at Churchill Downs, Kentucky.
2006
Memorable Family Holidays
Edward, Henrietta and Oliver in the Peak District with family dogs Frankfurter and Pepperoni (miniature wire-haired dachshunds) .
2006
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool
Cazzy chaired Dream Auction for the NSPCC which raised £5.6 million to set up the helpline Children Online. The Countess of Derby has been president for 25 years of Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Charity, the largest children’s hospital in Europe. .
2008 - 2012
Lord Stanley as Page of Honour
The Young Lord Stanley was Page of Honour to Queen Elizabeth II between 2008-2012.
2010
Family enjoys the Garter Ceremony at Windsor
Henrietta and Oliver enjoy watching Edward when he attended Queen Elizabeth II as her page at Windsor Castle.
2014
At Home at Knowlsey Hall
The family in the Walnut Drawing Room at Knowsley Hall.
2018
Focus on Refurbishment
Cazzy designing the new Lord Derby’s suite.
2020
In the Gardens at Knowsley
The family in the garden at Knowsley in front of the statue of the family’s mare in a million, Ouija Board.
2022
The Earl and Countess in the Walnut Drawing Room
The Earl and Countess always enjoy receiving guests at Knowsley Hall.
2022
Book Published
‘A Grand Tour Journal 1820-1822 - The Awakening of the Man’
2023
Derby Day
The whole family on Derby day at Epsom.
2023
Podcasts launched
Co-wrote and presented a 6 series podcast on ‘Duchess The Podcast’ and a 60 minute documentary on ‘The Stanley Family, A History of Politics and Patronage’.
Launched the podcast Series - ‘Tribute’, reassessing the legacy of leaders from history.
2025
Book Published
Edward Geoffrey Smith Stanley, ‘A North American Tour Journal 1824-1825: The Making of the Man’
2025
Documentary produced
A 45 minute documentary on the 14th Earl of Derby
‘The Making of The Man - Lord Derby, Prime Minister to Queen Victoria
2026
New Tribute Podcast series launched
General Lord Cornwallis - 'Diplomacy & Defeat’
2026
‘Dinners of Diplomacy - Dialogue Not Division’ event to be held in October at Knowsley Hall
In the year of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a two day event will be hosted exploring the events surrounding the Battle of Yorktown.
