
The Ormsby-Gore family attracted the attention of the American media. Her father was romantically linked with Jackie Kennedy in 1968. For example, Alice was present at the dedication of the Kennedy memorial site at Runnymede, England on. The connection between the families continued long after the President's death. Kennedy's home at Hickory Hill., and attended charity concerts at the White House, as on 19 November 1962. Alice played with some of the Kennedy children, including during visits to Robert F. The Ormsby-Gores enjoyed a close social relationship with the President and First Lady during their time in Washington. From 1961 to 1965, Lord Harlech served as British Ambassador to the United States. The Ormsby-Gore family were, by descent, an Anglo-Irish aristocratic family who once owned a large country estate in County Leitrim.ĭavid Ormsby-Gore succeeded as The 5th Baron Harlech in February 1964. She was the youngest daughter of David Ormsby-Gore, M.P., and his first wife, Sylvia ('Sissy') Lloyd-Thomas (1920–1967).

Ormsby-Gore was born at her family's ancestral home, Brogyntyn Hall, in Shropshire, England. The couple were briefly subjected to media speculation about a possible marriage. For about five years she was the romantic partner of guitarist Eric Clapton.


St Mary's the Virgin Church, Selattyn, ShropshireĪlice Magdalen Sarah Ormsby-Gore (22 April 1952 – 5 April 1995) was a British aristocrat who was part of the fashion and arts counter-culture in London during the 1960s.
