'Henry Miles Fitzalan-Howard, Earl of Arundel' (born
3 December 1987) is the elder son and
heir apparent of
Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk, and his wife,
Georgina. He was known as 'Lord Maltravers' from birth until 2002.
As his father's heir apparent he is styled 'Earl of Arundel' by
courtesy. The Earldom of Arundel held by his father is the oldest extant Earldom in the
Peerage of England, and possibly the oldest extant peerage in England.
As a Howard, he is related to
Elizabeth I of England,
Anne Boleyn and
Catherine Howard. He is also, through the Howards, descended from
Edward I of England. He is also descended, through both parents and three of his four grandparents, from several illegitimate children of
King Charles II.
In 2006, under the name Henry Arundel, he competed in the
Formula BMW UK Championship, driving for Fortec Motorsport, and winning the Rookie Cup
[1][2][3]. Arundel was elected to the MSA's Race Elite Scheme in April 2007, along with 5 other drivers in various British series.
References
1. [1]Henry Arundel profile in 2006
2. [2]Description of Arundel's success
3. [3]Current profile as a racing driver