79-Year-Old Millionaire Baronet Offers $65,000 a Year to Marry Him and Give Him a Baby Boy
Sir Benjamin Slade, a 79-year-old British millionaire and baronet, owns a vast 1,300-acre estate in Somerset, England. He has recently made headlines around the world with a highly unusual and controversial personal announcement: he is actively searching for a young woman to marry him and provide him with a male heir.In exchange for marriage and bearing his child, Sir Benjamin is offering the prospective bride a generous yearly salary of approximately $65,000. In addition to this financial compensation, the package includes a house to live in, a car, all food and living expenses covered, paid holidays, and other benefits.
Many observers have pointed out that the arrangement resembles a formal employment contract more than a traditional romantic marriage.The baronet has also laid out a detailed list of specific requirements and preferences for any potential candidate. The woman must be at least 20 years younger than him and must be physically fit. He is particularly interested in someone who shares his passion for hobbies such as ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and backgammon.
A valid driving licence is mandatory, while holding a helicopter pilot’s licence would be considered a significant advantage.Some of his conditions have raised eyebrows for being rather eccentric. He has stated that the woman should not be a Scorpio, must not be Scottish, and should not come from any country that begins with the letter “I” and has a green flag. He has also explicitly ruled out anyone who reads The Guardian newspaper.Adding another layer of complexity to the story is the fact that Sir Benjamin already has a daughter named Violet, born in 2021 via IVF. According to reports, he has never actually met the child.
The public reaction to his search has been largely negative, with many people online criticising the proposal as outdated, bizarre, and deeply old-fashioned. Critics argue that it transforms the idea of marriage and family into something closer to a business transaction or a job interview rather than a genuine emotional relationship.
