[4] He was known as a fine shot, often invited to shoot at Sandringham by the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VII; a good horseman who taught Lillie Langtry to ride; and a keen fisherman.

Her husband, together with his brother Richard, soldiered on until the catastrophically cold winter of 1885-1886 wiped out his herd: the cattle died of thirst, being unable to break the ice in the rivers and lakes.

Moreton's brother-in-law Lord Randolph Churchill, Winston's father, recommended him to the Nizam of Hyderabad, then the world's richest man, to sort out the corruption and theft in his court.

He became involved in Irish affairs through inheriting the 3,000 acres Innishannon estate from his brother Richard, who was drowned at sea; and through his friendships with Lord Dunraven and Timothy Healy (MP).

He resigned on 5 July 1911[7] because his seat was needed for Healy and because of his reactionary public statements: his opposition to the Parliament Bill to remove the legislative veto of the House of Lords was proving a political liability.