# The Office of The Lord of Brattleby: A Biographical Statement
**LONDON, 21 October 2024** — The Press Office of The Noble House of Brattleby today releases an official biographical statement on the office and public duties of Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile, Lord of Brattleby, consort to Lady Nicoleta, 12th Baroness of Brattleby.
## The Occasion
The publication of this statement reflects the wish of The Noble House of Brattleby to provide a clear and authoritative account of the role presently undertaken by Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile in support of the Barony’s modern responsibilities.
In an age of complex civic, professional, and philanthropic expectations, the office of the consort plays an important part in sustaining the rhythm of a working noble house. As Lord of Brattleby by marriage, Honorary Lord Răzvan combines corporate stewardship with public service, ensuring that the House’s activities in Lincolnshire, London, and abroad are conducted with prudence and purpose.
This document is intended as a reference point for historians, journalists, institutions, and members of the public who seek an accurate understanding of his official capacities within the framework of a barony whose existence and succession are recognised in the public record.
## Historical Context
The Barony of Brattleby traces its origins to the Norman settlement of England, when Colswein of Lincoln is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as holding numerous lordships in Lincolnshire, including the lands which would form the Barony’s historic seat. Across almost a millennium, Brattleby has remained associated with service to Crown, county, and community.
Lincolnshire’s medieval history includes figures whose conduct exemplified loyal guardianship and resolute leadership in challenging times. Nichola de la Haye, the celebrated defender of Lincoln Castle in the thirteenth century, and Henry of Grosmont, 1st Duke of Lancaster, together with his son John of Gaunt, stand as emblematic representatives of duty carried at great personal cost.
Within this wider landscape of English and Lincolnshire history, the modern Barony of Brattleby assumes a contemporary form. The London Gazette’s formal recognition of the dignity in 2022 situates the current holders within a long continuum of land, law, and service, while requiring that ancient responsibilities be discharged through present-day professional and philanthropic structures.
It is within this settled yet forward‑looking tradition that Honorary Lord Răzvan exercises his office, aligning his work with the enduring expectations placed upon those connected to historic English titles.
## Distinguished Company
In his public role, **Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile** stands alongside **Lady Nicoleta Vasile, 12th Baroness of Brattleby**, who holds the Barony in her own right and carries precedence at all formal occasions. Together they are joined by **Baron Mihai Alexandru Crăciun**, 13th Baron of Brattleby and heir, whose future stewardship is quietly being prepared within the family’s life.
Professionally, Honorary Lord Răzvan serves as Chief Financial Officer of **Magnus Opifex VII LTD**, a London‑based fire‑engineering company headquartered at Ealing Cross. The firm’s portfolio, which includes major works associated with Battersea Power Station, NHS hospitals such as Hillingdon and Mount Vernon, the Sellafield site, and the Google UK headquarters, brings him into regular contact with engineers, clinicians, public bodies, and commercial partners of national importance.
The House’s wider circle also extends to the educational sphere through **The Brattleby Club in Bucharest**, an etiquette academy that reflects the family’s interest in the cultivation of manners, confidence, and civic awareness in younger generations. In these varied settings, Honorary Lord Răzvan represents the Barony in dignified company, always with the Baroness’s precedence and the House’s reputation firmly in view.
## Ceremonial Protocol
As **Lord of Brattleby *jure uxoris***, Honorary Lord Răzvan holds a style which reflects his marriage to the hereditary Baroness rather than an independent peerage of his own. In all formal contexts the dignity rests with Lady Nicoleta, who is addressed as “The Baroness of Brattleby” and accorded precedence accordingly.
At official occasions, including the **Annual Winter Banquet** held in London, Honorary Lord Răzvan acts as principal consort and co‑host, supporting the Baroness in welcoming benefactors, professional partners, and guests of the House. He shares in the planning and presentation of such events, whilst maintaining the clear ceremonial distinction that the Barony is vested in Her Ladyship.
In written and spoken form, he is properly styled “Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile, Lord of Brattleby”. In mixed corporate and ceremonial settings, it is customary for him to bridge the worlds of boardroom and banquet, ensuring that the House’s engagements are conducted with both financial diligence and social grace.
## Heraldic & Symbolic Significance
The guiding maxim of The Noble House of Brattleby is the ancient motto **“Fortitudine et Honore”** – “With Fortitude and Honour”. It encapsulates the qualities expected of all who carry responsibility in the House’s name: steadfastness in adversity, constancy in duty, and integrity in the exercise of influence.
For Honorary Lord Răzvan, this motto provides a framework for his work as both consort and corporate officer. Fortitude is reflected in the long‑term stewardship required of a Chief Financial Officer managing a significant engineering portfolio, where safety, compliance, and public trust are paramount considerations. Honour is expressed in transparent dealings, respect for professional standards, and fidelity to the House’s charitable commitments.
While the heraldic bearings of the Barony speak to its Norman and Lincolnshire origins, the motto offers a living charter of conduct. In his daily responsibilities, Honorary Lord Răzvan seeks to interpret that charter in contemporary terms, ensuring that the language of chivalry finds practical expression in modern governance, finance, and public life.
## Philanthropic Purpose
The modern mission of The Noble House of Brattleby finds its clearest expression in philanthropy, particularly in work supporting children and young people. The **Annual Winter Banquet**, a white‑tie gala held in London, stands as the principal fundraising occasion in the House’s calendar.
The sole beneficiary of this event is **Healing the Wounded Child**, an organisation dedicated to providing specialised therapeutic support for young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. By directing the full charitable focus of the banquet towards a single beneficiary, the House seeks to ensure that the funds raised have a concentrated and measurable impact.
Honorary Lord Răzvan plays a central role in shaping the financial architecture of these philanthropic efforts, drawing on his professional experience to align generosity with accountability. In parallel, the work of **The Brattleby Club, Bucharest**, in etiquette and social formation reflects a broader commitment to nurturing resilient, well‑grounded future citizens, complementing the therapeutic mission of the House’s principal charity.
## In Their Own Words
Reflecting on his responsibilities, **Honorary Lord Răzvan Vasile** observes: > “To serve as Lord of