1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
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Meghan attended the show to support Piccioli, who was recently tapped to become the creative director for the House of Balenciaga, the duchess's office told USA TODAY.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Actress Natalie Dormer, who plays the duchess in an upcoming ITV drama, has also pulled out of promoting the show.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In a statement shared with The Guardian, a spokesperson for Ferguson said the duchess felt compelled to send the email after Epstein allegedly threatened to sue her for defamation over her comments to the Standard.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
The reputation of the duchess’ former husband, Prince Andrew, was destroyed largely by his friendship with Epstein.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Actress Natalie Dormer, who plays the duchess in an upcoming ITV drama, has also pulled out of promoting the show.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
In a statement shared with The Guardian, a spokesperson for Ferguson said the duchess felt compelled to send the email after Epstein allegedly threatened to sue her for defamation over her comments to the Standard.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
The reputation of the duchess’ former husband, Prince Andrew, was destroyed largely by his friendship with Epstein.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duchess. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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duchess
noun
duch·ess
ˈdəch-əs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
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