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     Peter Bowater Johnsen was born on 12 October 1923.¹ He was the son of Captain William Olaus Charles Johnsen and Ethel May Bowater.¹ He married Birthe Nina Raben-Levetzau, daughter of Baron unknown Raben-Levetzau, on 31 August 1954.¹ He died on 4 June 2003 at age 79.²
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.¹ He fought in the Second World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.¹ He was awarded the Croix de Guerre.¹ He lived in 2003 at The Garden House, Oddington, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, England^G.¹

     Birthe Nina Raben-Levetzau is the daughter of Baron unknown Raben-Levetzau.¹ She married Peter Bowater Johnsen, son of Captain William Olaus Charles Johnsen and Ethel May Bowater, on 31 August 1954.¹
     From 31 August 1954, her married name became Johnsen.¹

     Baron unknown Raben-Levetzau lived at Aalholm Castle, Nysted, Denmark^G.¹ He held the office of Chancellor of the Court, of King Christian IX.²

     Josephine Nina Johnsen was born on 10 June 1958.¹ She is the daughter of Peter Bowater Johnsen and Birthe Nina Raben-Levetzau.¹ She married Richard Andrew Fitzalan-Howard, son of Maj.-Gen. Lord Michael Fitzalan-Howard and Jane Margaret Newman, in 1990.²
     From 1990, her married name became Fitzalan-Howard.²

     Admiral Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce was born on 2 April 1943.¹ He was the son of Commander Hugh Boyce and Madeleine Manley.¹ He married, firstly, Harriette Gail Fletcher in 1971.¹ He married, secondly, Fleur Margaret Anne Smith on 21 October 2006.³ He and Harriette Gail Fletcher were separated in 1994.⁴ He died on 6 November 2022 at age 79.⁵
     He was educated at Hurstpierpoint School, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^G.¹ He was educated at Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon, England^G.¹ He was commissioned in 1961, in the service of the Royal Navy.¹ He was commissioned between 1973 and 1974 with the rank of commander, in the service of the H.M. Submarine Oberon.¹ He was commander of the H.M. Submarine Opossum between 1974 and 1975.¹ He was commander of the H.M. Submarine Superb between 1979 and 1981.¹ He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1982.¹ He was commissioned between 1983 and 1984 with the rank of commander, in the service of the H.M. Submarine Brilliant.¹ He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.)⁶ He gained the rank of Rear-Admiral in 1991.¹ He gained the rank of Vice-Admiral in 1994.¹ He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) in 1995.¹ He gained the rank of Admiral in 1995.¹ He held the office of Principal Naval Aide-de-Camp to HM Queen Elizabeth II between 1998 and 2001.¹ He held the office of First Sea Lord of the Admiralty between 1998 and 2001.¹ He was awarded the Commander, U.S. Legion of Merit in 1999.¹ He became a Freeman in 1999, City of London.¹ He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in 1999.¹ He was Chief of the Defence Staff between 2001 and 2003.⁴ He was created Baron Boyce, of Pimlico in the City of Westminster [U.K. Life Peer] on 19 June 2003.⁶ He held the office of Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports in 2004.⁷ He held the office of Constable of Dover Castle in 2004.⁷ He held the office of King of Arms of the Order of the Bath on 17 July 2009.⁷

     Harriette Gail Fletcher married Admiral Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce, son of Commander Hugh Boyce and Madeleine Manley, in 1971.¹ She and Admiral Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce were separated in 1994.²
     From 1971, her married name became Boyce.¹

     Dr. Hon. Hugo M. M. Boyce is the son of Admiral Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce and Harriette Gail Fletcher.¹

     Hon. Christine G. Boyce is the daughter of Admiral Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce and Harriette Gail Fletcher.¹ She married Mark S. Barling on 16 August 2004 at Varadero, Cuba^G.¹
     From 16 August 2004, her married name became Barling.¹

     Mark S. Barling married Hon. Christine G. Boyce, daughter of Admiral Michael Boyce, Baron Boyce and Harriette Gail Fletcher, on 16 August 2004 at Varadero, Cuba^G.¹

     Hon. Peter Lathallan Spens was born on 3 March 2000.² He is the son of Patrick Nathaniel George Spens, 4th Baron Spens and Hon. Philippa Patricia Lennox-Boyd.³