West Country OAP aristocrat on hunt for bride 20 years younger View 3 Images

A controversial West Country aristocrat has launched an appeal to find a bride - who must be a good ballroom dancer and can fire a shotgun. Sir Benjamin Slade, 79, says his new wife would need to be at least 20 years younger - meaning women in their 60s need not apply.

In return, the new Lady Slade will be paid £50,000-a-year to help run his sprawling 1,300-acre Somerset estate. Sir Benjamin also stipulates that his new wife must not be a Scorpio, use drugs or be an alcoholic.

He is also after a "good breeder" so he can have a male heir. Sir Benjamin, a baronet descended from Charles II, says she can't come from countries beginning with 'I' that have green in their flag. He said: "I don't mind Canadians, Amer

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