Seigneur of Sark dies, aged 88
The Seigneur of Sark, Michael Beaumont OBE, has died at the age of 88. He passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, after serving in the role for more than 40 years.
Sark Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to late Seigneur of Sark
Sark's Chamber of Commerce have paid tribute to the late Seigneur of Sark.
Michael Beaumont OBE passed away unexpectedly at his home yesterday, at the age of 88.
The Seigneur is the symbolic head of the island - a hereditary role which will now be passed on to Mr Beaumont's son.
Mr Beaumont served in the position for more than 40 years.
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