Alexander got a First in Modern History at Oxford and retains an abiding passion for the subject. He has lived and worked in France for over twenty years, first in Paris, and now in Normandy, where he is carrying out an eco-friendly restoration on his old fisherman’s cottage in Port-en-Bessin. This small fishing port, noted for its scallops, is situated on the coast just 10 km north of the medieval splendors of Bayeux, tucked into the cliffs that separate the sites of the American and British D-Day landing beaches.

Alexander's knowledge of the Normandy landings is enhanced by the fact that his father was a member of the British commando unit, which liberated his adopted town in June ’44, and he has recently published a book on this very subject. His love for the region also led him to study to qualify as an official regional guide. Sharing his enthusiasm for Normandy and its long history has become a passion.