the Second World War, he served as Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Australian Air Force Admiral Sir Robert Lindsay Burnett was an officer in the Royal Navy. Notable Descendants Diana, Princess of Wales (1961-1997) William, Prince of Wales (b.1982) Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (b.1984) Family castle The Burnett family of the chiefly line now resides in the House of Crathes, close to Crathes Castle. In the early 17th century the Burnetts acquired Muchalls Castle. See also Burnett Baronets Crathes Castle Notes References Scottish families Scottish surnames Scottish Lowlands