Sir Benjamin Slade: The Millionaire’s Controversial Quest..

Sir Benjamin Slade, a 79-year-old British aristocrat and millionaire, has spent years making headlines for his highly specific and, to many, “shocking” search for a wife. Residing in the historic 13th-century Maunsel House in Somerset, Slade is desperate for a male heir to inherit his vast estate and fortune. To find the right candidate, he has offered a $65,000 (£50,000) annual “allowance,” plus access to his credit cards and luxury travel.

However, the “job description” for his future bride comes with a list of rigid requirements that have sparked outrage and disbelief online. Slade specifies that his wife must be between the ages of 30 and 40, no taller than 5 feet 6 inches, and possess a pilot’s license. Furthermore, he insists she must be “castle-trained” and ready to produce a male heir immediately.

His search has been ongoing for several years, with Slade appearing on various television programs to promote his “vacancy.” Despite the generous financial package, many critics have labeled his requirements as outdated, sexist, and transactional, turning what should be a search for love into a bizarre business merger.