Charity and Royal Duties
After his business career was blighted, Ogilvy worked with charity and supported his wife in her Royal duties. He sometimes accompanied Princess Alexandra on her Royal tours abroad. He also attended major Royal occasions with his wife.
Ogilvy was created a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order on 31 December 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II. In 1997 he was made a Privy Counsellor.
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“Charity and justice are worth a thousand ounces of gold.”
—Chinese proverb.
“Opening the door of charity can create problems.”
—Chinese proverb.
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