Overview

• The High Court dismissed the Earl of Yarmouth's legal challenge to remove trustees managing the Ragley Hall estate, finding they acted within their duties.
• The family dispute traces back to William Seymour’s 2018 marriage to Kelsey Wells, which his parents opposed, straining relations within the family.
• Lord Hertford cited his son’s lack of qualifications and behavioral concerns as reasons for not transferring estate control when he turned 30 in 2023.
• The judge criticized the Earl for secretly recording meetings and questioning his father’s mental capacity, actions deemed to escalate the conflict.
• Despite the ruling, the Earl and Lady Yarmouth have publicly stated they are open to reconciliation with his parents for the sake of future generations.