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Hilary Weston (Hilary Mary Frayne) was born on 12 January, 1942 in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, is a 26th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Discover Hilary Weston's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Hilary Mary Frayne
Occupation Businesswoman · writer
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 12 January 1942
Birthday 12 January
Birthplace Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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Who Is Hilary Weston's Husband?

Her husband is Galen Weston (m. 1966-2021)

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Husband Galen Weston (m. 1966-2021)
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Children Alannah · Galen

Hilary Weston Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hilary Weston worth at the age of 82 years old? Hilary Weston’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businesswoman. She is from Ireland. We have estimated Hilary Weston's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Businesswoman

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1942

Hilary Mary Weston ( Frayne; born January 12, 1942) is an Irish–Canadian businesswoman and writer who served as the 26th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1997 to 2002.

During her five-year tenure, Weston focused on issues related to women, volunteerism and young people, drawing public attention to people working with the homeless, in hospices and as mentors to at-risk youth.

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, she was educated at Loreto Abbey, Dalkey.

1966

She worked as a model before marrying Galen Weston in 1966.

1974

They moved to Toronto in 1974, and she became a Canadian citizen.

They have two married children, Alannah and Galen Jr., and five grandchildren – two girls and a boy with Alannah and her husband Alex Cochrane (an interior architect), and two boys with Galen and his wife Alexandra.

Prior to her appointment as Lieutenant Governor, Weston spent over two decades working in business and the fashion industry.

As deputy chair of Holt Renfrew, she promoted Canadian design and merchandise.

During the same period, she also served as a director of Brown Thomas & Co. in Ireland, co-founded Torwest in the United States, and served as vice-chair and design director of the Windsor Club at the Windsor gated community in Vero Beach, Florida.

1979

In 1979, Weston founded the Ireland Fund of Canada, a non-partisan, non-denominational organization that funds community projects in Ireland to promote peace.

She continues to serve as an honorary patron of the organization.

An interest in early childhood education led Weston to serve as founding chair of the Mabin School in Toronto.

She also co-founded and chaired the Canadian Environment Educational Foundation, and she established the Winter Garden Show at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

1989

Weston has explored her longstanding interest in homes and gardens as co-author of two best-selling books, In a Canadian Garden (1989) and At Home in Canada (1995).

After her term as Lieutenant Governor, Weston spearheaded the most successful fundraising campaign in Canadian cultural history, which raised more than $250 million for the Royal Ontario Museum.

She is patron of several organizations dealing with social issues, such as the Abbeyfield House Society, the Hospice Association of Ontario, the Landmine Survivors Network (later known as Survivor Corps), the Ontario March of Dimes, the Prince's Trust Canada and the Yonge Street Mission.

Weston also devotes a significant proportion of her time, as well as her business and fashion expertise, to Selfridges, the London department store of which she is a director.

1997

As Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Weston received the Order of Ontario in 1997, and she served as chancellor of the order during her term in office.

She was also invested as a Dame of Justice in the Venerable Order of St. John in 1997.

2002

She received the Canadian version of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the Canadian version of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.

2003

Weston was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2003.

2009

In 2009, Weston received the President's Award at the YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards, for modeling leadership in public and private life.

2015

In the 2015 Birthday Honours, she was made a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Ten post-secondary institutions have recognized Weston with honorary degrees, including the University of Western Ontario, University of St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, Massey College, Trinity College, Dublin and University College Dublin