Peter Clarke
British Army officer and courtier
About Peter Clarke
Lived 1927 – 2006 (aged 78–79).
Major Sir Peter Cecil Clarke, (1927–2006) was a British Army officer and courtier.
Clarke served in the Army from 1945 to 1964; for the last three years, he was seconded as assistant private secretary to Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent. Between 1964 and 1968, he served as comptroller of her household; he also served as comptroller to Princess Alexandra from 1964 to 1969. He was then Chief Clerk to the Duchy of Lancaster from 1969 to 1992. He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in the 1992 Birthday Honours, having earlier been appointed a Member Fourth-Class (in 1964) and a Commander (in 1969).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Clarke?
British Army officer and courtier
When was Peter Clarke born?
Peter Clarke was born in 1927.
When did Peter Clarke die?
Peter Clarke died in 2006.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Clarke (courtier)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Clarke. https://biography.guide/peter-clarke-1927/
MLA: "Peter Clarke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-clarke-1927/.
Chicago: "Peter Clarke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-clarke-1927/.
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