So Castle Howard is one of the big famous stately homes. Recently used to film Bridgerton.
This guy is known only as Simon Howard. Unusual because he is or was the heir to the title Lord, Baron, Earl etc
His two older brothers died young, he ran the estate for 30 years stepped down suddenly in 2015.
2 years later he is investigated for child sex crimes. This morning 6 years later he’s appeared in court to answer charges.
The BBC has the story, again almost no information.
Interesting connection Castle Howard is located in the centre of the area of England (Scarborough, England) that was the home and burial area of Royal Paedophile Entertainer Jimmy Savile!
2015 was the peak period for Savile investigations.
It’s a hereditary title so passed on to oldest surviving son. Blair changed a few things to stop this so any Knights ( Sirs) who get made a Lord only have the title until death it’s not passed on.
It looks like someone has preempted disgrace coming and would rather be known as Mr Howard rather than Lord Howard.