Michael Wynne-Parker

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Michael Wynne-Parker (born 20 November 1945) [1] is a British author and businessman [2] [3] who is the founder and chairman of Introcom International. [4]

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Biography

Born in Cromford, Derbyshire, he was educated at Lady Manners School. [1] Born Michael Parker, in 1973 his name was legally changed to Michael Wynne-Parker by deed poll.

According to The Guardian, Wynne-Parker has twice been banned by official watchdogs from giving financial advice and serving as a company director. [5]

Wynne-Parker was Principal Secretary of the International Monarchist League from the late 1970s. [6] Following the Marquess of Bristol's death, he became the league's Acting Chancellor until 1987 when Count Nikolai Tolstoy was appointed to that position. Wynne-Parker was then made a Vice-Chancellor, a post which he held until standing down in March 1990. [7]

He was vice-president of The Castle of Mey Trust in 2015. [1]

He once unsuccessfully stood in Norfolk council elections. [8]

Awards and recognitions

He was made a Knight Commander of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem (KCLJ) in 1980. [1]

Publications

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hume, Lucy, ed. (2017). "Wynne-Parker, Michael [entry]". People of Today 2017. Debrett's. ISBN   9781999767037.
  2. "Prince of Wales charity launches inquiry into 'cash for access' claims". The Guardian . Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  3. "Fixer tells of meeting with Prince Charles's aide to discuss Saudi honour". The Guardian . Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  4. "Michael WYNNE-PARKER". Companies House . Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  5. "Prince and the businessman with a dodgy background". The Guardian . Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  6. The Monarchist, January 1979, no.54, p. 1, when he was already in post, having succeeded J. E. Craik sometime in the last two years.
  7. The Monarchist League Newsletter, Spring 1990, p. 4
  8. "Man in Prince Charles cash-for-access claims' links to Norfolk". Eastern Daily Press . Retrieved 18 February 2022.