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Abel Smith

Abel Henry Smith (1862–1930), MP for Christchurch 1892–1900 and Hertford 1900-1910

John Abel Smith (1802–1871), MP (1830–1859 and 1863–1868) for Midhurst and Chichester

Lady May Abel Smith, (1906–1994), born Princess May of Teck, Sir Henry's wife



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Conolly Abel Smith

On 16 June 1924 Abel Smith was attached to the Royal Air Force, who were in control of all naval aviation at that time, with the rank of flying officer, to attend No. 1 Flying Training School at Netheravon, Wiltshire.

Abel Smith retired on 14 February 1958 and was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Selkirkshire on the 16th, serving until 1975.

Henriette, Lady Abel Smith

Dame Henriette, Lady Abel Smith, DCVO, JP (6 June 1914 – 3 May 2005) was Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II from 1949-1987.