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Sir Paul Latham and Lady Patricia Moore engaged 1933
Major Sir Herbert Paul Latham, 2nd Baronet (22 April 1905 24 July 1955), British Conservative Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for Scarborough and Whitby constituency from 1931 to 1941, pictured with his fiancee Lady Patricia Doreen Moore, daughter of the Earl of Drogheda and Kathleen, Lady Drogheda. Latham was arrested for improper behaviour while serving in the army during the Second World War. He attempted suicide twice and served two years in prison, resigning his seat in Parliament. He and Kathleen divorced in 1943; she died in 1947. Date: 1933
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1933 Aristocracy Drogheda Engaged Engagement Fiance Fiancee Homosexual Homosexuality Latham Member Moore Parliament Patricia Peerage Scandal
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In this elegant and timeless photograph, Sir Paul Latham and Lady Patricia Moore, both resplendent in the height of 1930s fashion, share a tender moment during their engagement in 1933. Sir Paul Latham, born on April 22, 1905, was a prominent British Conservative Party politician who represented the constituency of Scarborough and Whitby from 1931 to 1941. He hailed from a distinguished lineage, being the second Baronet of the Latham family. Lady Patricia Moore, on the other hand, was the cherished daughter of the Earl of Drogheda and Kathleen, Lady Drogheda. The young couple's engagement was a highly anticipated event within the aristocratic and political circles of the time. However, the couple's seemingly perfect union was soon to be shattered by a shocking revelation. During his military service in the Second World War, Sir Paul Latham was arrested for improper behavior, which was later revealed to be related to his homosexuality. The scandal led to his attempted suicide on two occasions and a two-year prison sentence. The fallout from this scandal was profound. Sir Paul Latham was forced to resign from his seat in Parliament, and he and Lady Kathleen divorced in 1943. Tragically, Lady Kathleen passed away in 1947. Despite the tragic turn of events, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when love and societal expectations collided, leaving indelible marks on the lives of those involved. The image of Sir Paul Latham and Lady Patricia Moore, captured in their engagement bliss, stands as a testament to the complexities and nuances of human relationships.
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