Viewed from a distance, Castle Howard looks as grand and graceful as ever. But the loss of Castle Howard seems a mere detail alongside the catalogue of personal disasters that have beset Simon and Rebecca ever since. Despite the upheaval, the couple, who have 19-year-old twins, settled into a more modest home, Welham Hall, also in North Yorkshire, and set about its renovation with relish. And while some may scoff at talk of a family curse, the Howards have certainly been no strangers to misfortune. Their wedding at a register office in Malton was followed by a blessing at the Castle Howard chapel.

Source: The Nation February 13, 2021 12:06 UTC