Family
Family Tree of Close Family of Roger Taylor Meddows
Winifred Hitchens (primo voto Meddows Taylor) – was born 12nd May 1925, died 17th November 2011, from Truro and Kings Lynn, Norfolk, she was only children Arthur E. Hickman and Sarah A. Fysh (daughter of Charles Fysh and Sarah Anne Drayton). First husband Michael Meddows Taylor, second Trevor Hitchens. Her funeral held 22nd November 2011 in Truro.
HITCHENS Winifred Mary, aged 86. Formerly Taylor, Hickman, from Truro and Kings Lynn, Norfolk. Beloved wife of Trevor (deceased). Imperious and beloved mother to Roger and Clare Taylor. Grandmother to Sophie, Felix, Rory, Rufus, Tigerlily and Lola. Cremation and ceremony at Trelawny Chapel Penmount Crematorium, Truro 1pm on Tuesday 22nd November 2011. Family flowers only. People are invited to join us at the Alverton Manor Hotel, Truro afterwards in celebration of Win’s full life. We will miss her. – Originally printed on November 17, 2011 in the Cornwall and Devon Media.
Michael Meddows Taylor – was 26 September 1917 Brentford, , died July 1990 Cheltenham. He was children Arthur Meddows Taylor and Margaret Taylor (Billington). He had five siblings.
Clare Meddows Taylor – was born 1953, Roger’s younger sister. Shareholder (1%) of Nightjar Productions Ltd.
Sophie Taylor – daughter Clare.
Dominique Marie Taylor (de domo Beyrand) – was born 26 April 1952, she is of French descent, first meeting with Roger at the Queen’s concert in Hyde Park (September 1976), she was working for Richard Branson at the time. They lived together from 1980 to 1987, with Roger has two children: Felix Luther (1980) and Rory Eleanor. 25 January 1988 couple marry in order to protect their children’s interests in the future, with Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin signing the register as witnesses. Roger and Dominique are still friends and they got divorced before 2010. She is director in Byron and Marlowes Courts Management Company Ltd.
Deborah (Debbie) Jayne Leng – was born 6 April 1963, Newton Ferrers, Devon, England, UK. First meeting with Roger while shooting video The Cross “Indian and Cowboys” (21 September 1987). We can watch her in the Queen’s videoclip “Breakthru”. Debbie and Roger have three children: Rufus Tiger (8 March 1991), Tiger Lily (10 October 1994) and Lola Daisy May (9 April 2000), before separating in late 2002. Debbie is international model and actress. She graduated in Laucheston College in 1980. Most famous advert with her Cadbury’s Flake. She working for agency Models1. On March 2011 Debbie launched own designed clothes Fab Deb Designs. She has younger brother Toby Burgess, he is modern architect.
Sarina Rose Potgieter – was born 18 December 1971, first meet with Roger in 2004 (or in 2001). Roger married with her 26 August 2010. Her nationality is Portuguese (South Africa). She learned in National School of the Arts (ballet and drama), next studied at The Tshwane University Of Technology in Pretoria (Make Up Artistry and Theatre Crafts ). She then went on to dance professionally. She is director of company Solitary Films Limited (since September 2013), Wildfire Tattoo Collective (since May 2016 ) and secretary in The Moth House Ltd (since 2002). Actress in “Solitary” (2015), “Unborn Justice” (2015), “A Christmas Carol” (2018), “Tomorrow” (2016), “The Wind of Heaven” (2017), “The Necromancer” (2018), “Eleven” (2018), “Wolf” (2019), “Kingslayer” (2022), “Kepler 62F” (2022), “Ulysses Coyote” (2024), “Assassin’s Guild” (2024), “Bogieville” (2024).
Felix Luther Taylor – was born 22 May 1980. He is son of Dominique and Roger. Felix inspired his father to write Queen’s hit “Radio Gaga”. Felix attended at Bedales school and at Chealsea College of Art, graduating at the University of Sussex. He worked at Wand Agency as Account Director. Felix also plays drums and played with his father in the duet Felix & Arty. They released their only single “Woman You’re So Beautiful” via iTunes in October 2006. With sister Lola recorded and composed song “Moon Runners”. His debut in acting was in 2010 for a role at the BBC Radio, and also has acted in commercials, stage and TV. He played in “Solitary” (2015), “Whale Bone” (2015), “Close But No Cigar” (2017).
That came from my little boy who goes around saying ‘Radio popo’, in French [his mother is French].
Rory Eleanor Hoddell (de domo Taylor) – was born 29 May 1986. She is daughter of Roger and Dominique. She graduated as a A&E doctor on July 2011 from the University of Sussex. She was dating Josh Knox between 2013 and 2017. Since October 2018, doctor Rory Eleanor Taylor was dating skii instructor Rory Hoddell. She got married in 11 September 2021. At the wedding, her younger half-sisters Tigerlily and Lola acted as the bridemaids. The ceremony took place at Mawnan Smith (Cornwall). Brian May was a guest at the wedding. In early 2021 their son Buddy was born. Rocky Rose daughter was born in October 2023.
Rufus Tiger Taylor – was born 8 March 1991. His middle name Tiger was given by Freddie Mercury. He is son of Roger and Debbie. Rufus is a drummer like his father. He dropped out school and completed a skiing course in Verbier advised by F1 champion Damon Hill, and went to a London drum college on his return to the UK. Regular performances since December 2008 (Royal Variety). He already was in few bands but nothing was serious. He played the drums on the Queen’s musical “We Will Rock You” in London. From 2012 he played drums and percussion at the Queen + Adam Lambert concerts. In May 2015 he joined The Darkness as their drummer. Rufus met singer and horse breeder Kimberley Poby, now he dating with New Zealand model Jessica Clarke.
Tiger Lily Taylor – was born 10 October 1994. She is daughter of Roger and Debbie. Lola Daisy MayShe is an English fashion/runway model, photographer and philosopher. She had signed for Select Models Management talent agency. Tiger Lily appeared at the April 2013 issue of Tatler magazine. Her first magazine cover was the September 2013 issue of Teen Tatler. Now she modeled for different brands. Tiger Lily had her A-levels in English literature, philosophy and photography at Collingham in London. In late 2014 she started dating fellow Select Models’ Henry Pedro-Wright. She is studying English Literature at the University of Sussex. She runs a company that deals with artificial nails – Claws by Tiger Taylor.
Lola Daisy May Taylor – was born 2 April 2000. She is daughter of Roger and Debbie. She attended Bedales School. Her first modeling shot was on the February 2015 issue of i-D magazine, the Music Issue. On July 2015 appeared along with her older sisters at the Tatler’s supplement “Watches and Jewellery”. In early 2016 she modeled for Delada. With Felix recorded and composed song “Moon Runners”. As for now, she is more focused on her photography and musi career. On 1st September 2023, she released her first single “Drop the Gun” under the name Lola Leng.