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In Part 2 the factional fighting at court is increased rather than lessened by the arrival of Margaret of Anjou, the new queen, who—together with her lover, the duke of Suffolk—plots against Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, and his ambitious duchess, Eleanor.
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Starkie’s friendship with the former duchess collapsed over a business fallout in 1996, Page Six reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The duchess has long described herself as a foodie, releasing a charity cookbook in 2018.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
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Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Starkie’s friendship with the former duchess collapsed over a business fallout in 1996, Page Six reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The duchess has long described herself as a foodie, releasing a charity cookbook in 2018.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Dresses are constructed in elevated fabrics like silk duchess satin, moiré, and sourced silk jacquard to create unique heirloom ensembles to wear down the aisle.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
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Harry cradles the young princess in his arms as Meghan, dressed all in khaki rests her arm on his shoulder lovingly.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The then-princess remained committed to him despite concerns within royal circles about his finances, foreign background and family connections.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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But the countess couldn’t stop wondering where Alberta’s dress could be.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Following her turn as a countess in last summer’s Shakespeare in the Park production of Twelfth Night, and as a duchess in the Metropolitan Opera’s La Fille du Régiment in October, the actress will play the title role in The Misanthrope from June through August.—
Lizzie Hyman,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are a number of connecting rooms that combine a king room with a two-queen room, which would be ideal for a family with (non-toddler) kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The cast is made up of famous queens like Latrice Royale, Symone, and more.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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In 2020, Emma, previously Viscountess Weymouth, became Britain's first Black marchioness when her husband inherited the title upon the death of his father.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Marjorie Paget, marchioness of Anglesey, wore the necklace to the coronation of King George VI in 1937.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN,
24 Sep. 2024
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She is accompanied on her travels by a wealthy baroness, whom the other women come to understand is her lover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2026
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Streep starred as a Danish baroness who falls in love with a big-game hunter, played by Redford, while running a coffee plantation in colonial Kenya in the epic romantic drama.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Benny Blanco's proposal to Gomez in December 2024 included a Taco Bell picnic and a luxe marquise diamond ring.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ritani is a great pick for those who want options, with 10 different shape varieties to choose from, including classics like round, cushion, and oval, as well as marquise, pear, and heart.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Season 3 of Bridgerton sees the new viscountess expecting her first child, and in the books, the pair welcome four children total: Edmund, Miles, Charlotte, and Mary.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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And while the past tenants of Royal Lodge exuded an elegant lore for the highbrow interests of a viscountess, the Jeffrey Epstein–associated Andrew is shrouded in such scandal that if Royal Lodge had been put on the real estate market, the listing price might have knocked down a few million.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Jan. 2026
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Those laughs are balanced with real world issues, and a longing for these gentlewomen locked into the suffocating zeitgeist of early 1800s British Regency.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
12 Dec. 2025
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Social status and fashion conspired to make gentlewomen’s footwear of every sort flimsy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/duchess. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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