Honours
- Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (2003)
- Baronet (15th baronet; cr. 1621)
- Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (Military Division) (2008)
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (2012)
- Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division) (1995)
- Knight of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem (1991)
- Territorial Decoration (1994)
- Canadian Forces Decoration (2004)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Francis I (2006)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Lazarus (1995)
- 6 February 1977: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
- 6 February 2002: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- 6 February 2012: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Deputy Lieutenant (Cheshire) (1982)
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