BALDING, Ian Anthony LVO 1938-2026

[Tim]

Mr Ian Anthony BALDING LVO died 2 January 2026, aged 87. 

He was born 7 November 1938, son of Captain Gerald Matthews BALDING 1903-57. He was a racehorse trainer from 1964-2002 (including to HM Queen Elizabeth II from 1964-1999). He was awarded an LVO in 1992.

He m 15 August 1969 Lady Emma Alice Mary HASTINGS-BASS b 1949 (advanced to rank of an Earl's daughter 1993), dau of Peter Robin Hood HASTINGS-BASS 1920-64 (also father of 17th EARL OF HUNTINGDON b 1948, and gs of 14th EARL OF HUNTINGDON 1841-85) by his 1947 m to Priscilla Victoria 1920-2010 dau of Sir Harold Malcom BULLOCK 1st and last Bt (UK 1954) MBE 1889-1966 by his 1919 m to Lady Victoria Alice Louise 1892-1927 dau of 17th EARL OF DERBY 1865-1948 by his 1889 m to Lady Alice Maude Olivia 1862-1957 dau of 7th DUKE OF MANCHESTER 1823-90, etc). They had 1 son and 1 daughter (the racehorse trainer Andrew BALDING and the broadcaster Clare BALDING).

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2026/01/02/ian-balding-trainer-mill-reef-derby-george-v-arc-horse-rac/

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/clare-balding-father-dies-tribute-b1264727.html (contains an Instagram post by Clare Balding giving the date of her father's death as 2 January 2026).

Tim

[Paul Theroff]

Did Lady Emma's father inherit money or estates from his aunt Lady Wilmot Bass? Or why did he add the "Bass" name?


Below is what I have on the Bass family, which is a bit more fleshed out than what is given in recent Burke's editions, sub Burton.


Michael Thomas Bass, of Rangemore (6 Jul 1799-29 Apr 1884); m.8 Dec 1835 Eliza Jane Arden (d.7 Aug 1897)
1.Sir Michael Arthur (12 Nov 1837-1 Feb 1808), cr Baronet 1882, with remainder, failing his own issue male, to his brother Hamar; cr 1886 Baron Burton of Rangemore and of Burton-on-Trent; cr 1897 Baron Burton of Burton-on-Trent and of Rangemore, this time with a remainder, failing his own issue male, to his daughter; he m.28 Oct 1869 Harriet Georgina Thornwill
1.1.Nellie Lisa, 2nd Baroness Burton of Burton-on-Trant and of Rangemore (27 Dec 1873-28 May 1962); m.1st 31 Jan 1894 James Evan Bruce Baillie of Dochfour (d.6 May 1931); m.2nd 25 Jul 1932 William Eugene Melles (d.20 Feb 1953); --> issue, Baillie, Lords Burton
2.Hamar Alfred, of Byrkley Lodge (30 Jul 1842-8 Apr 1898); m.22 Feb 1879 Hon. Louisa Bagot (22 Jul 1853-18 May 1942)
2.1.Sir William Arthur Hamar, 2nd Bt. (24 Dec 1879-28 Feb 1952); m.9 Jun 1903 Lady Wilmot Ida Noreen Hastings (5 Aug 1880-25 May 1949); her nephew took surname Hastings-Bass
2.2.Alexander Michael (10 Feb 1885-9 Mar 1891)
2.3.Sibell Lucia (28 Jun 1881-    ); m.2 Jun 1900 Berkeley John Talbot Levett (11 Nov 1863-    ), maternal gson of 7th Earl of Denbigh
3.Emily Frances Anne; m.30 Sep 1862 Sir William Chichele Plowden; her dau Margaret m. Lord Vaux of Harrowden
4.Alice Jane, d.26 Nov 1919 [27 Nov, per 1921 Burke’s, sub Bass]; m.21 Oct 1868 Sir George Chetwode, 6th Bt. (20 Jul 1823-28 Jun 1905)

[Paul Theroff]

Speaking of Clare Balding, "Celebrity Traitors" is now streaming in the USA on Peacock. Unfortunately, with the people I follow and the podcasts and shows I watch, there was no way I could avoid knowing exactly who won as soon as it aired in the UK, but it's still amazing to watch.

On Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:49:39 AM UTC-6 Tim wrote:

[Richard R]

From the Times of 7 March 2026: BALDING A memorial service for Ian will be held at Park House Stables, Kingsclere, on 19th April 2026.