Aristocrat Seeks Bride for Heirs & Estate Duties

Sir Benjamin Slade, a 79-year-old aristocrat, has initiated a unique appeal to find a bride. The primary objectives are to father male heirs and to assist in managing his extensive 1,300-acre Somerset estate. The chosen candidate will be compensated with £50,000 per year, which covers a car, housing, expenses, food, and holidays.

He has outlined a stringent list of qualifications for potential applicants. Crucially, the bride must be at least 20 years younger than him, and he desires at least two male heirs to inherit his estate. Additionally, she must not be a Scorpio, a reader of The Guardian, or hail from specific countries. Possession of a shotgun license and driving license is mandatory, with a helicopter license being a bonus.

Sir Benjamin also emphasized tax benefits, stating that marrying a younger woman allows him to pass on his estate and art collection tax-free. He detailed his requirement for male heirs due to inheritance tax laws, noting that the beneficiary must survive him for seven years, making a younger bride a practical necessity for insurance and longevity.