Leeds United are delighted to announce David Lascelles, 8th Earl of Harewood has been appointed Honorary President of Leeds United.

The Harewood family has had a long standing connection with Leeds United - George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood held the position of President for 50 years between 1961 and his passing in 2011 and Patricia, Dowager Countess of Harewood held the same title between 2017 and her passing in 2018.

Speaking about the announcement, Leeds United chief executive Angus Kinnear said: “The club are honoured that David has agreed to become President of Leeds United.

“The Harewood family has been part of Leeds United for over half of the club’s existence and have witnessed some of the greatest moments in our history.

“David’s knowledge of the club is impeccable and we are delighted the family’s association will continue into our centenary year.

“We hope there are many more historic moments to come in the near future.”

David Lascelles, Earl of Harewood said: “It really is an honour to be asked to be President of Leeds United.

“My father held the post for nearly fifty years and my step-mother too for a few months before she died.

“My father started taking me to Elland Road as a boy and I’ve been a season ticket holder since we won the last First Division Championship in 1992.

“Now I go with my own sons and in the last couple of years with my young grandsons too.

“It’s the club’s centenary year and it feels like we are at the start of something very exciting, with the best manager in the league and a group of committed and passionate players.

“I’m proud to be a small part of it, Marching On Together!”