The ‘first gay royal’ and SigEp brother Lord Ivar Mountbatten

Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a direct descendant of Queen Victoria and cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, is a prominent figure not only for his blue-blooded lineage but for his courage in being the first openly gay member of the British Royal Family. His journey from royalty to Sigma Phi Epsilon at Middlebury College (Vermont Beta, 86), and his openness about his sexuality, provides a striking narrative of self-discovery and acceptance.

Prime Video and Attitude recently sat down with Mountbatten, his husband, and the ex-wife who walked him down the aisle on his wedding day.

Additional Reading:

As the ‘first gay royal’, I owe everything to those who struggled for LGBT acceptance

The Independent

Lord Ivar Mountbatten and his husband, James Coyle, welcome Tatler into their home at Bridwell Park

Matthew Bell