This branch of the Shelley family descends from John Shelley-Sidney, the only son of the second marriage of Sir Bysshe Shelley, 1st Baronet, of Castle Goring (see Shelley Baronets for earlier history of the family) by Elizabeth Jane, daughter of William Perry and Elizabeth, daughter and heir of the Hon. Thomas Sidney, fourth son of Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester (a title which had become extinct in 1743; see the Earl of Leicester 1618 creation). In 1799 he assumed by Royal licence the additional surname of Sidney on succeeding to the estates, including Penshurst Place in Kent, of his maternal grandmother. In 1818 he was created a Baronet, of Penshurst in the County of Kent, in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
His son and heir apparent, Philip Sidney, represented Eye in the House of Commons. In 1835, fourteen years before succeeding his father in the baronetcy, he was raised to the Peerage of the United Kingdom as Baron De L'Isle and Dudley, of Penshurst in the County of Kent. The title derived from the fact that the title of "Viscount De L'Isle" had been held by his ancestors the Earls of Leicester (in turn deriving from their ancestors), but had become extinct along with the earldom in 1743. The title of "Dudley" came from the fact that Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester (of the 1618 creation) was the nephew of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (of the 1564 creation), the fifth son of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, who was as well Viscount Lisle by right of his mother. Lord De L'Isle and Dudley discontinued the use of the surname Shelley.
William Philip Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'IsleVC,KG,GCMG,GCVO,KStJ,PC (23 May 1909 – 5 April 1991), known as The Lord De L'Isle and Dudley between 1945 and 1956, was a British Victoria Cross recipient, politician, and the 15thGovernor-General of Australia, the final non-Australian to hold the office.
Early life
Sidney was the younger of two children, and the only son, of William Sidney, 5th Baron De L'Isle and Dudley (19 August 1859 – 18 June 1945) and his wife, Winifred Agneta Yorke Bevan (d. 11 February 1959). The Sidney family is one of England's oldest and most distinguished families. He was a descendant of King William IV by his mistress Dorothea Jordan. He was educated at Eton College and Magdalene College, Cambridge and became a chartered accountant. In 1929 he joined the Grenadier Guards Reserve of Officers.
Marriage and issue
Lord De L'Isle married Hon Jacqueline Corrine Yvonne Vereker (20 October 1914 – 15 November 1962), daughter of Field Marshal John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort, on 8 June 1940. The couple had five children:
Sir William Sidney (1482?–1554) was an English courtier under Henry VIII and Edward VI.
Life
He was eldest son of Nicholas Sidney, by Anne, sister of Sir William Brandon. In 1511 he accompanied Thomas Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de Darcy into Spain as a volunteer against the Moors, and when Darcy, finding his assistance not required, returned almost immediately to England, Sidney and several of his companions remained behind in order to see Madrid. He was hospitably entertained by King Ferdinand, but declined the honour of knighthood from him; and shortly afterwards returned home through France.
As captain of the ‘Great Bark’ he took part in the naval operations before Brest in April 1513, and later in the year commanded the right wing of the English army at the battle of Flodden. He was knighted for his services, and on 23 March 1514 obtained a grant in tail male of the lordship of Kingston-upon-Hull and the manor of Myton forfeited by the attainder of Edmund de la Pole. In October he accompanied his cousin Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk and Thomas Grey, 2nd Marquess of Dorset to Paris, to witness the coronation on 5 November of the Princess Mary as consort of Louis XII, and took a prominent part in the subsequent jousts and festivities. In the following summer he again went to France, charged with the delicate task of announcing the approaching second marriage of the Princess Mary, to the Duke of Suffolk.
Winston Churchill talking about the 1st Viscount De L'Isle VC KG: part 2 of 2
Winston Churchill was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
published: 17 Jun 2009
Lord De L'Isle talking about his father, the 1st Viscount De L'Isle VC KG: part 2 of 2
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
published: 17 Jun 2009
Lord De L'Isle talking about his father, the 1st Viscount De L'Isle VC KG: part 1 of 2
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
published: 17 Jun 2009
Lord De L'Isle sworn in as G-G
Canberra Australia Lord De L'isle William Philip Lady
published: 30 Oct 2012
Roger Helmer MEP talking about the 1st Viscount De L'Isle VC KG
Roger Helmer MEP was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
published: 17 Jun 2009
Lord De L'isle Leaves Australian Post - Sydney (1965)
Sydney, Australia.
Australian commentary, transcript on file.
VS. Arrival at Kingsford Smith Airport of Lord De L'Isle in full dress uniform for the official farewell, he steps out of Rolls Royce and is met by State Governor, Sir Eric Woodward. VS. Lord De L'Isle inspects the Guard of Honour for last time. VS. He shakes hands and says final goodbye and climbs steps of aircraft. GV. Viscount taxis off.
(Comb. F.G.)
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Lord De L'isle Opens New Guinea Parliament (1964)
Port Moresby, New Guinea.
Title reads 'Governor General Opens New Guinea Parliament'.
Various shots of the Governor General of Australia Lord De L'Isle arriving at the House of the Assembly in Port Moresby. Crowd looking on. He salutes Guard of Honour before going inside. MS. Guard of Honour consisting of the Royal Papuan Constabulary. Various shots at ceremony in the House of the Assembly. Lord De L'Isle opens the New Guinea Parliament during the assembly.
(Comb.F.G.)
Date found in the old record - 11/06/1964.
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Winston Churchill was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, wh...
Winston Churchill was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Winston Churchill was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders o...
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders o...
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Roger Helmer MEP was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who...
Roger Helmer MEP was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Roger Helmer MEP was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Sydney, Australia.
Australian commentary, transcript on file.
VS. Arrival at Kingsford Smith Airport of Lord De L'Isle in full dress uniform for the offic...
Sydney, Australia.
Australian commentary, transcript on file.
VS. Arrival at Kingsford Smith Airport of Lord De L'Isle in full dress uniform for the official farewell, he steps out of Rolls Royce and is met by State Governor, Sir Eric Woodward. VS. Lord De L'Isle inspects the Guard of Honour for last time. VS. He shakes hands and says final goodbye and climbs steps of aircraft. GV. Viscount taxis off.
(Comb. F.G.)
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Sydney, Australia.
Australian commentary, transcript on file.
VS. Arrival at Kingsford Smith Airport of Lord De L'Isle in full dress uniform for the official farewell, he steps out of Rolls Royce and is met by State Governor, Sir Eric Woodward. VS. Lord De L'Isle inspects the Guard of Honour for last time. VS. He shakes hands and says final goodbye and climbs steps of aircraft. GV. Viscount taxis off.
(Comb. F.G.)
FILM ID:3112.21
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
Port Moresby, New Guinea.
Title reads 'Governor General Opens New Guinea Parliament'.
Various shots of the Governor General of Australia Lord De L'Isle a...
Port Moresby, New Guinea.
Title reads 'Governor General Opens New Guinea Parliament'.
Various shots of the Governor General of Australia Lord De L'Isle arriving at the House of the Assembly in Port Moresby. Crowd looking on. He salutes Guard of Honour before going inside. MS. Guard of Honour consisting of the Royal Papuan Constabulary. Various shots at ceremony in the House of the Assembly. Lord De L'Isle opens the New Guinea Parliament during the assembly.
(Comb.F.G.)
Date found in the old record - 11/06/1964.
FILM ID:2681.23
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
Port Moresby, New Guinea.
Title reads 'Governor General Opens New Guinea Parliament'.
Various shots of the Governor General of Australia Lord De L'Isle arriving at the House of the Assembly in Port Moresby. Crowd looking on. He salutes Guard of Honour before going inside. MS. Guard of Honour consisting of the Royal Papuan Constabulary. Various shots at ceremony in the House of the Assembly. Lord De L'Isle opens the New Guinea Parliament during the assembly.
(Comb.F.G.)
Date found in the old record - 11/06/1964.
FILM ID:2681.23
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
Winston Churchill was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Lord De L'Isle was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of his father, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Roger Helmer MEP was speaking at a reception at Australia House on 16 June 2009, to honour the centenary of the birth of the first Viscount De L'Isle VC KG, who was one of the founders of The Freedom Association and its first Chairman.
Sydney, Australia.
Australian commentary, transcript on file.
VS. Arrival at Kingsford Smith Airport of Lord De L'Isle in full dress uniform for the official farewell, he steps out of Rolls Royce and is met by State Governor, Sir Eric Woodward. VS. Lord De L'Isle inspects the Guard of Honour for last time. VS. He shakes hands and says final goodbye and climbs steps of aircraft. GV. Viscount taxis off.
(Comb. F.G.)
FILM ID:3112.21
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
Port Moresby, New Guinea.
Title reads 'Governor General Opens New Guinea Parliament'.
Various shots of the Governor General of Australia Lord De L'Isle arriving at the House of the Assembly in Port Moresby. Crowd looking on. He salutes Guard of Honour before going inside. MS. Guard of Honour consisting of the Royal Papuan Constabulary. Various shots at ceremony in the House of the Assembly. Lord De L'Isle opens the New Guinea Parliament during the assembly.
(Comb.F.G.)
Date found in the old record - 11/06/1964.
FILM ID:2681.23
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
This branch of the Shelley family descends from John Shelley-Sidney, the only son of the second marriage of Sir Bysshe Shelley, 1st Baronet, of Castle Goring (see Shelley Baronets for earlier history of the family) by Elizabeth Jane, daughter of William Perry and Elizabeth, daughter and heir of the Hon. Thomas Sidney, fourth son of Robert Sidney, 4th Earl of Leicester (a title which had become extinct in 1743; see the Earl of Leicester 1618 creation). In 1799 he assumed by Royal licence the additional surname of Sidney on succeeding to the estates, including Penshurst Place in Kent, of his maternal grandmother. In 1818 he was created a Baronet, of Penshurst in the County of Kent, in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
His son and heir apparent, Philip Sidney, represented Eye in the House of Commons. In 1835, fourteen years before succeeding his father in the baronetcy, he was raised to the Peerage of the United Kingdom as Baron De L'Isle and Dudley, of Penshurst in the County of Kent. The title derived from the fact that the title of "Viscount De L'Isle" had been held by his ancestors the Earls of Leicester (in turn deriving from their ancestors), but had become extinct along with the earldom in 1743. The title of "Dudley" came from the fact that Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester (of the 1618 creation) was the nephew of Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester (of the 1564 creation), the fifth son of John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, who was as well Viscount Lisle by right of his mother. Lord De L'Isle and Dudley discontinued the use of the surname Shelley.