Norma Major

Dame Norma Christina Elizabeth Major, DBE^[a] (née Wagstaff, formerly Johnson; born 12 February 1942) is an English philanthropist. She is the wife of Sir John Major.

Dame Norma Major DBE
Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
In role 28 November 1990 – 2 May 1997
Prime Minister	John Major
Preceded by	Denis Thatcher
Succeeded by	Cherie Blair
Personal details
Born	Norma Christina Elizabeth Wagstaff (1942-02-12) 12 February 1942 (age 83) Shropshire, England
Nationality	British
Political party	Conservative
Spouse(s)	Sir John Major ​ (m. 1970)​
Children	2
Education	London South Bank University
Occupation	Dressmaker philanthropist writer biographer

Notes

1. A wife of a knight who is also appointed a dame, may choose between her own style, Dame [given names] [surname], or the style of a wife of a knight, Lady [surname].^[1] Major prefers to use the style Dame Norma Major,^[2] as she acquired this distinction in her own right.