Margaret Alexander, Countess Alexander of Tunis

Margaret Diana Alexander, Countess Alexander of Tunis, (née Bingham; 16 September 1905 – 17 August 1977), styled Lady Margaret Alexander from 1931 to 1946, and Viscountess Alexander of Tunis from 1946 to 1952; was a British aristocrat and charity activist who served as viceregal consort of Canada.

Biography Born in Marylebone, she was the youngest of four children born to George Bingham, Lord Bingham (later the Earl of Lucan), and Violet Sylvia Blanche Spender-Clay, sister of Herbert Spender-Clay. She was educated at Notting Hill High School. On 14 October 1931, she married Harold Alexander. He was a future field marshal and was created Viscount Alexander of Tunis in 1946 and Earl Alexander of Tunis in 1952.

Owing to her husband's career, the family moved frequently, and they lived in 36 homes during their marriage, during which time she held several prominent roles.

She held the office of Justice of the Peace (JP) for Berkshire from 1956 to 1975. In 1970, while living at Windsor Great Park, she was appointed a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, one of the first women to hold the role of JP.

Family and issue The Alexanders had three children and adopted a fourth, Susan.

Lady Rose Maureen Alexander (born 28 October 1932, and died 21 August 2017), who married Lt. Col. Humphrey Crossman Shane William Desmond Alexander, 2nd Earl Alexander of Tunis (born 30 June 1935) Brian James Alexander (born 31 July 1939), who is heir presumptive to the title Lady Susan Mary Alexander (born 26 February 1948), married Andrew Paulet Hamilton