Charles Richmond

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

Chairman

Chichester, GB

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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026

In Their Own Right

Biography

Charles Richmond, Duke of Richmond and Gordon, CBE DL, is Chairman of the Goodwood Estate Company Limited, and founder of several of the world’s most renowned motorsport events. He was named a CBE in 2024 for his contributions to heritage, sport, and charity. The 11th Duke of Richmond, he succeeded his father as Chairman of the Goodwood Estate in 1994 after a successful career as an international photographer producing award‑winning campaigns.

A passion for sport has been at the heart of life on the Estate since 1697, with horseracing, motor racing, golf, flying, shooting and cricket all introduced by family members. Today, Goodwood hosts Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard, Goodwood Revival and Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport, as well as Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar, popularly known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’.

The 11th Duke created Festival of Speed (1993) and Revival (1998), bringing motor racing back to Goodwood after nearly three decades’ absence. Now, the focus is on ensuring enjoyment of racing well into the future. Festival of Speed showcases alternative fuels and electric vehicles, and in 2024, Goodwood Revival became the world’s first historic motorsport event to run its full race schedule on sustainable fuel.

Dogs have always been at the heart of life on the Estate and, in 2022, Goodwood added to its calendar of events with Goodwoof – a dog event like no other. The “Glastonbury for dogs” (The Times, May 2025) will celebrate its 5th anniversary in 2026.

Alongside its events, Goodwood operates a diverse portfolio of businesses, welcoming over one million visitors each year. Rolls-Royce has also called Goodwood home since 2005, a move the 11th Duke, as a board member, was deeply involved in.

The not-for-profit Goodwood Art Foundation – a new destination for contemporary art in the UK – opened in May 2025 and received the Cultural & Social Contribution award at the 2025 Walpole British Luxury Awards.

The Record

Background

1994 — Present
Chairman

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited

Goodwood operates over 25 businesses, the creation of which has been guided by centuries of history, balanced with the ambition to remain relevant in today’s world. Goodwood’s 11,000 acres are home to a racecourse; motor circuit; 2 golf courses; aerodrome & flying school; cricket ground; organic farm; sustainable restaurant; The Kennels; Goodwood Hotel; Hound Lodge and Goodwood House.
Present
Photographer

Charles March

Charles March began his career in photography as a still life and special effects photographer. With the advent of digital photography, his style has evolved, allowing for a freer, more painterly style, a departure from the precision of his earlier work.
1974 — 1975
Apprentice to Stanley Kubrick, Film Director

Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon is regarded by many as one of Stanley Kubrick’s finest films. It records Redmond Barry’s rise through the British aristocracy in stunning period detail and has been described as one of the most beautiful films ever made.

In The News

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22 November 2025 · The Times
How Goodwoodâ€™s Charles March is transforming lives through art
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7 November 2025 · The Independent
The Duke of Richmond on reinventing Goodwood and making it into the â€˜Woodstockâ€™ of its day
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16 September 2025 · Financial Times
Goodwood enters the global luxury experience race
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9 September 2025 · The Telegraph
The Duke of Richmond: â€˜I donâ€™t really do casual, itâ€™s rather boring reallyâ€™
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29 May 2025 · Country and Town House
An Exclusive Look At The New Goodwood Art Foundation
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20 May 2025 · Financial Times
Goodwoodâ€™s new draw? Contemporary art
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17 May 2025 · The Times
Welcome to Goodwoof â€” like Glastonbury for 12,000 pampered dogs
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27 January 2025 · Motorsport UK
Goodwood named winner of Motorsport UKâ€™s Environmental Sustainability Award
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6 September 2024 · Financial Times
Goodwoodâ€™s watch ambassadors prop up its classic car revival
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1 September 2024 · This is Money
The Goodwood Revival will run on sustainable fuel for the first time
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11 May 2024 · This is Money
Government asks motoring fans to help shape classic car policy
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26 March 2024 · The Telegraph
The Duke of Richmond on the joys of hand-me-down style
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30 December 2023
Goodwood's Duke of Richmond named CBE in New Year Honours List
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29 November 2023 · The Sunday Times
Landmark moment in motorsport with use of sustainable fuels for the 2024 Revival
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5 September 2023 · The Telegraph
The Duke of Richmond on the Goodwood Revival 25 years on
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