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Alec Douglas-Home's tenure as UK Prime Minister from 1963 to 1964 is explored, highlighting his aristocratic background, role as Foreign Secretary, and the economic policies he implemented. His government's defeat in the 1964 election and his lasting impact on foreign policy are also examined.

Alec Douglas-Home's Tenure as UK Prime Minister

Alec Douglas-Home served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 19 October 1963 to 16 October 1964, following the resignation of Harold Macmillan due to ill health. His selection as leader of the Conservative Party and thus Prime Minister was the result of the informal consultation process within the party, marking the last time a British prime minister was chosen without a formal leadership contest. Despite his experience as Foreign Secretary and his aristocratic heritage, his premiership was relatively uneventful and is often eclipsed by his more significant contributions to foreign policy during his earlier political career.
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Background and Ascent in British Politics

Alec Douglas-Home hailed from a prominent Scottish aristocracy, being the Fourteenth Earl of Home. He renounced his hereditary peerage to serve as a Member of Parliament, adopting the title Sir Alec Douglas-Home. Educated at the prestigious Eton College, he followed a path similar to that of his predecessors, Anthony Eden and Harold Macmillan, which placed him among the British political elite. His background and education provided him with a network of influence and a traditional perspective on governance.

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The last British PM to be appointed without a formal leadership race was ______, who took office in ______.

Alec Douglas-Home

1963

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Alec Douglas-Home's title after renouncing peerage

Adopted title Sir Alec Douglas-Home upon renouncing hereditary peerage to serve in Parliament.

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Alec Douglas-Home's education institution

Educated at Eton College, a prestigious school shaping British political elite.

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