Lord Montagu, founder of UK National Motor Museum, passes away

Lord Montagu, who established Britain's National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, has died at the age of 88.

A spokeswoman for Beaulieu Estate said Edward, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, died "peacefully" after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Fiona, his son and heir Ralph, daughter Mary and second son Jonathan.

The Hampshire estate and visitor attractions are to continue to operate as usual, the spokeswoman confirmed to Britain's BBC.

Lord Montagu was one of the pioneers of the stately home industry and first opened his home, Palace House, to the public in 1952.

He also founded the National Motor Museum on the 7,000-acre estate and was a leading authority on veteran and vintage cars, usually taking part in the London-to-Brighton run.