Castle Howard owner Simon Howard is to marry Marks & Spencer heiress Rebekah Sieff this summer, a Sunday newspaper has claimed.

Mr Howard's 16-year marriage to Annette Howard ended in divorce last year.

Now a national Sunday newspaper has reported that the pair are planning June nuptials, followed by a reception at the 18th century house near Malton

Updated: 11:42 Monday, January 22, 2001