In the twilight of his life, Sir Benjamin Slade, a wealthy British aristocrat, launched a very surprising televised request. The 72-year-old went on Good Morning Britain to launch a call for applications to find a companion to give him an heir.
Discover our latest podcast
Helicopter license required
If this sounds attractive, hold your horses, Sir Benjamin Slade wants to be very selective. The septuagenarian would like first of all that the mother of his child be aged between 30 to 40 years maximum. He also wants her to be no more than 5'6 tall, have her shooting license and be able to drive a helicopter!
To find the services of this ideal mother, this descendant of the King of England Charles II is ready to pay the price. He is not only willing to offer his bride a sum of £50,000 per year, but he also promises unlimited shopping sessions, as well as unlimited travel.
'I think it's really important to have a few kids, I've never had a family, so maybe this is the time, right?' said Sir Benjamin Slade who separated from his last partner last year because she was 'too old' to have children.
