Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth More Rosebud - Lord Ivar Mountbatten
Aug 19, 2025
In this insightful conversation, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a great-great-great grandson of Queen Victoria and cousin of Prince Philip, shares captivating memories from his aristocratic upbringing. He recalls growing up in a grand home akin to 'Downton Abbey' and the challenges of his complex family dynamics, including the death of his father at a young age. Ivar candidly discusses coming out as gay, marrying his husband James Coyle, and his experience on the US version of 'Traitors,' providing a unique glimpse into royal life and personal identity.
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Childhood Rose Petal Memory
- Lord Ivar recalls smelling a rose petal and stuffing it up his nose as a vivid early memory.
- The memory is linked to his father, who died when Ivar was seven, making it particularly poignant.
Father's Sudden Death
- Ivar describes his father dying of a heart attack while running for a Liverpool Street train.
- The news was broken at home via radio/television and produced intense family grief.
Raised By Nanny In Grand Household
- Ivar and his brother were raised largely by a German nanny and a large household staff at Moynes Park.
- He says the upbringing was 'like living in Downton Abbey' with butlers, footmen, housemaids, and gardeners.
