Sir Benjamin Slade, an aristocrat who has previously been reported as advertising for a younger “castle-trained” wife, loses a High Court battle brought against his ex-wife, Lady Pauline Slade. According to reports, the case centers on whether Lady Pauline can sell a Somerset home that was part of their 1994 divorce arrangements. The property is described as being worth about £585,000 and held within a divorce trust fund. The outlets also report that Slade’s earlier statements and advertisements included seeking a “good breeder” and a “non-communist” and “castle-trained” partner. Multiple sources say the High Court decision goes against Slade and that the overall dispute is described as costing him around £1.2 million. Slade reportedly claims he is “punished” for being white, male and upper class, while the court action focuses on the trust and the right to sell the home. The sources agree on the outcome: Slade’s attempt to stop the sale is unsuccessful.