Eccentric British Baronet, 79, Renews Quest for Young Bride to Secure Male Heir and Multimillion-Pound Legacy

Somerset, England – January 9, 2026 - In a story that continues to captivate and divide public opinion, Sir Benjamin Slade, the 79-year-old 7th Baronet of Maunsel House, has once again gone public with his decades-long search for a significantly younger woman to marry and bear him at least one son - ideally two - to inherit his historic title, fortune, and sprawling 1,300-acre estate in Somerset.Here are a few striking views of Maunsel House, the grand ancestral home at the center of Sir Benjamin's legacy plans:businessinsider.com

The aristocratic quest - which has included newspaper advertisements, Tinder profiles, reality TV appearances, and even frozen sperm from decades past - resurfaced prominently in late 2025 and early 2026, sparking fresh viral attention on social media.Sir Benjamin's requirements for the prospective "Lady Slade" remain famously specific and unapologetically traditional:

At least 20 years younger (ruling out anyone in their 60s)

Maunsel house

At least 5'6" tall

A "good breeder" capable of producing male heirs (he prefers "an heir and a spare")

Must hold a shotgun license (helicopter license a bonus)

Able to help manage the vast estate and its historic properties

No Scorpios, no Guardian readers, no Scots, no drug users or heavy drinkers, and no women from certain countries (including those beginning with "I" with green in their flag)

In return, the chosen partner would reportedly receive an annual salary of around £50,000 (approximately $66,000), accommodation, meals, and the prospect of life in one of England's most storied stately homes.Here are recent portraits of Sir Benjamin Slade himself, the determined baronet behind this unusual search:telegraph.co.uk

Despite past relationships - including a marriage that ended in 1991 and a high-profile IVF arrangement with American poet Sahara Sunday Spain that resulted in a daughter, Violet, in 2021 - Sir Benjamin remains without a male heir. He has reportedly never met his daughter, and recent reports suggest he has begun leasing parts of Maunsel House to a luxury hotel group for up to 40 years, acknowledging the possibility that the direct family line may not continue.

The baronet's persistence has drawn a mix of amusement, criticism, and admiration online, with social media users joking about the "application process" while others debate the intersection of tradition, wealth, and modern expectations around family and legacy.

As of early 2026, Sir Benjamin's search continues - a striking reminder that even in the 21st century, some aristocratic traditions die hard. Whether the perfect candidate steps forward remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the baronet is not giving up on his vision of preserving the Slade name for generations to come.