He was the favoured grandchild of the most famous political family in Europe, yet he grew up without a family life. His father an arrogant drunk and his mother a courtesan to rich men, he was raised exclusively by nannies, especially Marian Martin, and it was the butler, Sam Hudson, who took him to school and soccer matches. Aged eight, he went to boarding school. Then educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, he is a journalist and writer.
In 1964 he married Minnie d'Erlanger, the Roman Catholic daughter of Sir Gerard d'Erlanger, and they became the parents of four children. Their effort to create a solid family succeeded, thanks
almost exclusively to Minnie's grace and persistence. According to relatives, she is the backbone of the family and much too good for Winston, and that "Unlike some men, who are ruled by their head, Winston's problem is that he is ruled by his cock."
In 1967 he failed to get a seat in the House of Commons but, from 1970 till 1983, was M.P. for Stretford and from 1983 onwards for Manchester Davyhulme. Since 1979 he is a Member of the Executive of the 1922 Committee and from 1983 Member of the Select Committee on Defence; then Conservative Party Defence Spokesman from 1976 till 1978 and from 1982 till 1984.
 

Source: Leo van de Pas