Dr Bendor Grosvenor studied English history at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and the University of East Anglia. He joined Philip Mould Ltd in 2005, and is primarily responsible for research, cataloguing and acquisitions. 

His research has led to several important art historical discoveries, particularly in the field of British portraiture. In 2008 he re-identified the Scottish National Portrait Gallery’s iconic pastel by La Tour of ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ as a portrait of Charles’ younger brother, Prince Henry Stuart. In 2009 he revealed that the sixteenth century artist referred to as ‘the famous painter Steven’ was not Steven van der Meulen, as suggested by art historians since the early 20th Century, but Steven van Herwijck. His most recent work is on the early landscapes of Thomas Gainsborough. 

He regularly publishes books and articles on history, art history and current affairs. His PhD was on British foreign policy during Benjamin Disraeli's second government, from 1874-8. He co-wrote, with Dr Geoffrey Hicks, 'Crap MPs - The 40 Worst MPs in History', which was published in 2009 by Harper Collins, and forthcoming publications include a volume of edited documents on the Conservative party in the 19th Century for the Royal Historical Society.  Other subjects include the relationship between Queen Victoria and her servant John Brown, and, following his work with Dr David Starkey for the ‘Lost Faces’ exhibition at Philip Mould, possible new identities for three Tudor Queens. 

Before working for Philip Mould, Bendor worked in politics, as an adviser to the Conservatives on culture policy. He was a member of the Arts Taskforce set up by David Cameron, under the Chairmanship of Sir John Tusa. He recently helped establish the All Party History Group in the Houses of Parliament. In 2009 he was appointed to the Lord Chancellor's Advisory Council on National Records and Archives. He is currently working on a new art series for the BBC with Philip Mould.