In 2009 , the Earl was appointed Lord Steward of Her Majesty 's Household , following in succession to the 5th Duke of Abercorn .
In 1999 , upon the death of his father the 16th Earl , Dalhousie succeeded to his title and became the 17th Earl .
In 2009 , the Earl was appointed Lord Steward of Her Majesty 's Household , following in succession to the 5th Duke of Abercorn .
In 1999 , upon the death of his father the 16th Earl , Dalhousie succeeded to his title and became the 17th Earl .