Alec Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst
The Lord Hardinge of Penshurst | |
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Hardinge in 1916 | |
| Private Secretary to the Sovereign | |
| In office 1936–1943 | |
| Monarchs | Edward VIII (1936) George VI (1936–1943) |
| Preceded by | The Lord Wigram |
| Succeeded by | Sir Alan Lascelles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 May 1894 |
| Died | 29 May 1960 (aged 66) |
| Nationality | British |
| Parent(s) | Charles Hardinge, 1st Baron Hardinge of Penshurst Winifred Sturt |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Major Alexander Henry Louis Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, GCB, GCVO, MC, PC (17 May 1894 – 29 May 1960) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign during the Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII and during most of the Second World War.