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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Lady Georgiana Spencer was the great-great-great-great-aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales, and was nearly as famous in her day. In 1774 Georgiana achieved immediate celebrity by marrying William Cavendish, fifth duke of Devonshire, one...

Life in a castle isn’t always a fairytale, as the Duchess of Rutland vividly illustrates in her fascinating, revealing and funny autobiography. When Emma Watkins, the pony-mad daughter of a Welsh farmer, imagined her future it was as the wife of a younger version of her father. But then she fell in love with David Manners, having no idea that he was heir to one of the most senior hereditary titles in the land. When David succeeded his father, against all the odds Emma became the chatelaine of Belvoir Castle, ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland.

In this detailed biographical study of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, Helen Cathcart tells an enchanting story of a Yorkshire soldier squire's daughter who grew up to become an admired and popular member of the Royal Family. In this intimate and illuminating account, Cathcart charts the first forty years of the Duchess's life, from her birth during a snowstorm at the family home, Hovingham Hall, and wartime childhood through to schooldays at Castle Howard and early career working in a children's home.

This biography of Xenia, sister of Nicholas II gives a new angle on the Romanov story and provides new information on relationships within the family after the Revolution.

I came to bring the noise - just the raw and real conversation from a woman who is passionate about art, music, and society. Also, I will be offering some feedback about what is happening in the world, the good, the bad, ugly, and the downright hilarious. It’s all gonna be Delivered by the Duchess. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/duchessthedeliverer/support

For fans of the Netflix sensation comes the self-help book no aspiring viscountess should be without. Grosvenor Square, sometime after 1813 Dearest reader, The social season is upon us! And whether you marriage-minded misses shall be considered a diamond or a doorstop shall soon be determined...

Described as the 'most beautiful princess in Europe', and a woman 'capable of arousing profane passion', this is the story of a woman whose life combined privilege and tragedy, love and riches, conviction and courage, humanity and inhumanity.

One of the most beautiful and brilliant women of her time, Gladys Deacon dazzled, as much as she puzzled, the glittering social circles in which she moved. Born in Paris to American parents in 1881, she suffered a traumatic childhood after her father shot her mother's lover dead. Educated in...

Life sucks sometimes so venture down the rabbit hole with us on life, love, betrayal, marriage, parenting and the little thing we like to call HOPE! Do life with us! In our lifetime and almost 20 year marriage we’ve seen divorce, cancer, domestic violence, infertility, betrayal and so much more! Hang out with us Monday-Friday for 30-45 min, it just might change your life! Or at least make you laugh:)

Moments With Duchess (MwithD)

Introducing Tea Talks with the Duchess and Sarah - the weekly podcast that will have you hooked from the very first sip! Join friends Sarah, Duchess of York and entrepreneur, Sarah Thomson, for candid conversations as they spill the tea on the roller coaster of life. With a cup of tea in hand they will talk about the weeks hot topics, and share their thoughts and perspectives on everyday issues. The duo will also be joined by special guests and share personal insights to listeners’ dilemmas. These two great friends will approach everything with infectious enthusiasm and a healthy dose of ...

A podcast where we dive into all forms of Imagination and those who create them. (Formally Scarleteers Podcast)

We discuss all things in the World of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

A weekly show that projects positivity and puts the Great back into Great Britain. Celebrating the individuality and ingenuity of our many great British institutions, be they inspirational individuals or successful entrepreneurs – but most of all those who appreciate the art and joy of conversation over a soothing cuppa. Long-time friends, author Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Sarah Jane Thomson, entrepreneur and founder of First News, will be getting to the bottom of week’s talking points while enjoying a cup of tea with guests from the worlds of books, business, society, music, ...

For eight brief years, before he was tragically killed in a mysterious air crash during the Second World War, Prince George, Duke of Kent, son of King George V and Queen Mary, and his beautiful wife, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, were the British monarchy's - indeed, high society's - most glamorous royal couple; and as golden royal icons, they are still remembered.

Margaret, Duchess of Argyll (1912-1993) was an international celebrity in her youth. But in 1963, the year of the Profumo Affair, the 11th Duke of Argyll shocked the country when he alleged that his adulterous wife had slept with over 80 men behind his back. The duke won a divorce, and Margaret was abandoned by most of her friends. Lyndsy Spence tells a tragic story of the life and downfall of this fascinatingly complex woman, and shows how she fell victim to a cruel husband, harsh social mores, and an unforgiving class.

John Jamingo and The Duchess share their views and opinions while trying to solve the problems of a nation. In the process, there is a probability of adult language and hearing words that may send you to your safe space.

Philip Walsingham Sergeant's biography of Barbara from 1912 draws on contemporary writings to tell her story, giving a more vivid and faithful presentation of the spirit of the time. He traces her life from her early girlhood, through her time at Court, her exile, and ending with her involvement in a bigamy trial.

Royal family secrets revealed! Have you ever wondered what royals go through? Have you ever thought about what the intimate lives of phenomenal women look like? The Secret Lives of Royal Women features the intimate and historically accurate details of some of history's most privileged women. Learn from the life stories of Meghan Duchess of Sussex, Princess Diana, Maharani Gayatri Devi, Queen Narriman, and many others.

The Kink Adventures of King & Duchess is an alternative lifestyle podcast that explores sex and relationship through the eyes of "friends" turned fuck buddies, turned lovers, turned Dominant and Submissive.