Lady May Abel Smith

About

noblewoman; British Royal Family descendant (1906–1994)

Quick Facts

Name: Lady May Abel Smith
Born: 1906-01-23
Died: 1994-05-29
Occupation: art collector
Citizenship: United Kingdom / United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Birthplace: Esher

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseSir Henry Abel SmithFrom 1931-10-23

Family

FatherAlexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone
MotherPrincess Alice, Countess of Athlone
SiblingRupert Cambridge, Viscount Trematon
ChildAnne Liddell-Grainger
ChildRichard Abel Smith

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Languages

Spoken, written or signed

English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q4424877 ↗
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Portrait source & license ↗

Facts retrieved 2 Nov 2026, 05:32 UTC.