Personal Life
In 1978 he married Caroline Reyne (née Bond); they have two daughters, Joanna and Pippa, both university postgraduates. Richards and his wife live in Kensington Palace.
He is a keen student of military history and a qualified offshore yachtsman (he is Admiral of the British Kiel Yacht Club).
Lady Richards is a trustee of charities Plant for Peace and The Afghan Appeal.
Read more about this topic: David Richards (British Army Officer)
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