Sir William Eric Kinloch Anderson KT, FRSE

Sir Eric Kinloch Anderson KT., FRSE  The son of William James Kinloch Anderson and Margaret Gouinlock Harper born in Edinburgh May 27 1936. Married to Lady Anne Elizabeth (Mason) Anderson or better known as Poppy the daughter of William Mattock Mason and Mary (Walls) Mason. They have two children both born in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Sir Eric was Master at Feltes College and named after the family hero, Eric Milroy, the Scotland Rugby captain who was killed during WWI on the Somme while serving in the Black Watch.

Sir Eric Anderson, Mentor and life long friend of Prince Charles retired (2009) from his role as Provost of Eton college. For 15 years he had previously held the position of headmaster. During his time at Eton Sir Eric was also headmaster to former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron.  Prince Andrew and William along with their father Prince Charles were all former students.

Sir Eric was also a long time friend to the Queen mother and had spent many hours visiting and recording talks with her at her home. Occasionally Princess Margaret would join them and listen to her stories.

For the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kathryn Sir Eric and Lady Anderson were invited to the Westminster Abbey service and the Queens Wedding breakfast by Prince William.

Medals and Awards

The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

Family Connection
Sir Eric Anderson is my 4th & 5th cousin once removed on the maternal side of the family.

Sadly Eric passed away on the 22nd of April 2020.  Eric and I had kept in touch via email and he was very helpful in providing family information and advice when writing our family history.