|
 A lesser known royal has carved out a successful niche as an editor in the publishing world for the past ten years by launching the magazine Luxury Briefing in 1996. He is forty-two year old James Ogilvy, son of the Queen's cousin, H.R.H Princess Alexandra of Kent, and the late Sir Angus Ogilvy.
It was thanks to an idea from his wife Julia that James created the magazine, his partner having complained that she "found it hard to keep up with developments across the luxury industry."
Luxury Briefing magazine is, as James Ogilvy explains: "The only business publication for the luxury industy. For the past ten years we have provided monthly coverage of all sectors: fashion, accessories, beauty, jewellery, watches, hotels, restaurants, wine and spirits, interiors, design and media. Company information is supplemented by interviews with key figures as well as articles and columns about all aspects of luxury."
Furthermore, James — a godfather of Princess Eugenie of York — created the The Luxury Briefing Awards for Excellence to honor the wide range of businesses which promote the goods on offer for those fortunate to have the money to enjoy the very best life has to offer.
In 2000, the awards ceremony was made more prescient for James when he was called upon to present an award to his entrepreneur cousin, Princess Margaret's son, Viscount Linley. David's carpentry business was celebrated following years of success which has seen the Queen's nephew produce furniture for the likes of Sir Elton John and numerous more celebrities worldwide.
On a personal note, James has also enjoyed great success and happiness. He met his wife, the former Julie Rawlinson, at St. Andrews University, the same venue at which Prince William met his girlfriend Kate Middleton.
The couple married in 1988 and have two children, eleven year old Flora Alexandra and nine year old Alexander Charles.
Princess Alexandra and Sir Angus Ogilvy's grandchildren are rarely seen in public,. Thanks to the fact they are so far removed from the crown — their father is 33rd in line of succession to the throne — means they are able to enjoy a childhood free of the kind of intense media spotlight which has, at times, blighted the childhoods of many of their senior royal relatives, such as Princes William and Harry.
However, the Ogilvys and Windsors continue to be close, with James accompanying his widowed mother to the April 2005 wedding of the Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles. Princess Alexandra was one of those who openly welcomed and encouraged the controversial relationship long before it was deemed acceptable for the Queen to do so.
Alexandra and Angus joined Charles and Camilla on their annual cruise around the Greek isles at a time when it was still believed the heir to the throne may be forced to abdicate his position if he wished to marry Camilla.
While their names and faces are unknown to most, James's children made a rare public appearance before the cameras at the funeral of their grandfather, Sir Angus, at St. George's Chapel, Windsor in January 2005. Sir Angus died of cancer on Boxing Day 2005, just a day after his wife's birthday.
Having built up a successful magazine, one which helps promote and engender trade and business worldwide, as well as a content and genuinely happy private life away from work, life really is one of luxury for James Robert Bruce Ogilvy.
Yearly subscription to the Luxury Briefing magazine costs £375 for ten issues.
Comment on this article
Leave your comments (Show/Hide Form)
Other Visitors Comments
|
