Born 28 May 1899, London, married (1) 9 Nov 1920, divorced 1972, Daphne Lorraine Learoyd, born 16 May 1888, Huddersfield, (daughter of Alfred Ernest Learoyd) died 1976, Oakham, married (2) 21 Jul 1972, in Chelsea Register Office, Mary Buchanan (nee Worth), died c 1982. Sir Roger died 27 Feb 1973, London, buried: Lyndon.

1st Baronet, created 30 June 1954. Comptroller of the Household 1951-54 (Contemporary of Lord Tryon as Keeper of the Privy Purse). CVO 1953. MP Derbyshire - Chesterfield, 1931-35. -Bewdley, Worcs 1937-50. -Rutland & Stamford, Lincs 1950-59. Conservative Whip 1946-51