Sir Hedworth Lambton Valerie, Lady Meux

a caricature of captain hedworth lambton published in vanity fair, 1900.

when sir hedworth lambton, commander of naval brigade @ ladysmith, returned england, called on lady meux @ theobalds thank her gift , recount adventures. taken him made him chief beneficiary of will, on condition change surname meux (she without direct heirs). when died on 20 december 1910, willingly changed name royal warrant, , inherited hertfordshire estate , substantial interest in meux brewery.