Richard Horatio Blair (born 14 May 1944)[1] is a British trustee and patron who is the only (adopted) son of English author George Orwell.

Having sold his business in 2008, Blair dedicated his time to preserving the memory of his father, George Orwell, which he continues today.

[7] At the beginning of 2009, Blair published his first account of his life with his father,[5] and spoke publicly for the first time about his childhood, in an interview with D.J.

[10] After 2012, Blair increased his public activity by performing ceremonial roles such as unveiling plaques,[11][12] presenting literary prizes,[13] opening international events,[14][15] making guest appearances on radio and television,[16][17] and dedicating a statue to his father installed outside Broadcasting House.

[23] Blair participated as one of the narrators in Beyond Wigan Pier, an opera first performed in 2018[24] aimed at attracting funding for students to attend Music & Drama school, and bringing the community closer to his father.