The dowager duchess of devonshire, last of the mitford sisters she was born deborah vivien mitford, into a family of english bluebloods who dominated the society pages for much of the early 20th. Documentary about the dowager duchess of devonshire and. The dowager duchess of devonshire is the youngest and last surviving of the six aristocratic mitford sisters who were famed for their high. Dowager duchess of devonshire on life at chatsworth house. Deborah cavendish, dowager duchess of devonshire british. Last mitford sister, deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire. Prince charles and camilla, the duchess of cornwall, have arrived at st peters church in edensor for the funeral of the late dowager duchess of devonshire, deborah mitford. She became the dowager duchess of devonshire at this time, and moved into a smaller. It was good to see the dowager duchess of devonshire, deborah, present a bell in memory of her brother and famous mitford sisters who were. Deborah devonshire, the youngest mitford sister, gives a personal insight in to her extraordinary childhood and life in and around swinbrook. The cortege left chatsworth house for st peters church at edensor where a service was held.
In march 2016 an extraordinary sale took place at sothebys, london of the possessions of the late debo, dowager duchess of devonshire, who died on 24 september 2014. She was born deborah mitford, the youngest of seven children, who included nancy, the writer, and diana, who married. She was born deborah mitford, the youngest of seven children, who included nancy, the. Oswald mosley in this interview he speaks about his role in the founding and his leadership of british union of fasc. Years after the fact, deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, looked in her mothers engagement book to see what had been written on. The dowager duchess of devonshire, who has died aged 94, was the youngest and last of the celebrated mitford sisters, and the chatelaine of chatsworth, the palace of the peak in derbyshire. The dowager duchess of devonshire, last of the mitford. That would be deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire. Deborah cavendish, last mitford sister and savior of. Its ensconced in a display case among many other treasures at chatsworth, one of my very favorite english stately homes. Sep 24, 2014 deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, and the last surviving mitford sister, has died aged 94.
Deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire, and the last surviving mitford sister, died today at the age of 94. The funeral of deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, has taken place on the chatsworth estate. Today the funeral for dowager duchess of devonshire. The effervescent life of deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire. Oct 09, 2003 deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire is the youngest of the seven children of the second baron redesdale and sister of the writers nancy and jessica mitford and diana mosley. Born the youngest of the famous mitford sisters, the dowager duchess of devonshire was the chatelaine of chatsworth house, one of the grandest estates in england, for more than half a century. Dowager duchess of devonshires home content in a cottage. The dowager duchess of devonshire is the youngest and last surviving of the six aristocratic mitford sisters who were famed for their high profile relationships and political affiliations. Keeping chatsworth current with the 12th duke of devonshire. Sir oswald mosley interview thames television 1975. East midlands today dowager duchess coverage 21014 youtube. Shane talks to deborah mitford dowager duchess of devonshire. Shane oconnor talks to deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire, back in 2006 a few days before her 86th birthday, about politics, the. The dowager duchess of devonshire, sir donald sinden.
Sep 24, 2014 deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire, the youngest and lastsurviving of the celebrated mitford sisters, has died at the age of 94, her son has said as wife of the 11th duke of devonshire. She knows the great houses of the family she married into, the cavendish family, and has studied their collections, architecture, and gardens across seventy years. Dec 17, 2010 the dowager duchess of devonshire is the youngest and last surviving of the six aristocratic mitford sisters who were famed for their high profile relationships and political affiliations. Charlotte mosley, her niece and editor, joins the dowager duchess in conversation. Deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire, the youngest and lastsurviving of the celebrated mitford sisters, has died at the age of 94, her son has. In july 2002 the dowager duchess of devonshire obituary, september 25 sent me a letter in reply to my question as to what was her original ambition in life. Debo, dowager duchess of devonshire, and me jane dismore. Sep 24, 2014 prince charles leads tributes to late dowager duchess of devonshire prince charles has led tributes to the dowager duchess of devonshire, who died today aged 94. Deborah vivien freemanmitford cavendish, the dowager duchess of devonshire, who died this week at age 94, was a celebrated young socialite, the savior and stewardess of. Deborah cavendish, the dowager duchess of devonshire and the last of the six eccentric mitford sisters, who turned her husbands ancestral estate into.
The dowager duchess of devonshire in pictures deborah. The prince said that both her and his wife were deeply saddened. The garter and eyelets are the steps and cascading water, with the eyelets increasing as you move down the cascades. See more ideas about mitford sisters, the duchess of devonshire and chatsworth house. I have a feeling this march 2nd auction at sothebys in london will be mobbed. Deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, and the last surviving mitford sister, has died aged 94. Rex with my socialist leanings and complete lack of aristocratic connections, people are often surprised when i call the. Deborah cavendish, last mitford sister and savior of estate. Sep 25, 2014 deborah vivien freemanmitford cavendish, the dowager duchess of devonshire, who died this week at age 94, was a celebrated young socialite, the savior and stewardess of one of englands.
Oct 02, 2014 the dowager duchess of devonshire laid to rest the prince of wales and the duchess of cornwall, who were close friends of the dowager duchess, walked the entire route behind the hearse carrying. Deborah vivien cavendish, duchess of devonshire, dcvo was an english aristocrat, writer. Follow deborah devonshire and explore their bibliography from s deborah devonshire author page. She is best known as lady elizabeth foster, the close friend of georgiana cavendish, duchess of devonshire. Sep 25, 2014 deborah cavendish, the dowager duchess of devonshire and the last of the six eccentric mitford sisters, who turned her husbands ancestral estate into one of englands grand country houses and. The shawl represents the cascade water feature in the gardens. This pattern came from my love of chatsworth house in derbyshire. Educated as an undergraduate at sarah lawrence college and with masters and doctorate degrees in history from oxford university, she is now married with five children and lives in new york. The lace edging depicts the water as it reaches the bottom, with waves and ripples ending its journey. Rex with my socialist leanings and complete lack of aristocratic connections, people are often surprised when i. Charles and camilla attend deborah mitfords funeral hello. Mar 27, 2020 deborah cavendish, dowager duchess of devonshire, deborah vivien freemanmitford.
The dowager duchess of devonshire at chatsworth house, derbyshire, in 2008. Documentary about the dowager duchess of devonshire and the. Her son, the duke of devonshire, announced the death in a statement from chatsworth house, her. Camilla and charles pay final tribute to debo at funeral of duchess of devonshire prince charles and camilla joined mourners at the funeral today. Her granddaughter stella tennant considered their family legacy in a november 2010 issue. The late dowager duchess of devonshire, deborah mitford cavendish, who died on september 24, 2014 at the age of 94. The duke and duchess lived at chatsworth from 1950 on and lovingly restored the house and gardens. Debo, the dowager duchess of devonshire, deeply belongs to the aristocracy of england.
Prince charles plays tribute to dowager duchess of devonshire. It was good to see the dowager duchess of devonshire, deborah, present a bell in memory of her brother and famous mitford sisters who were all brought up in the manor at asthall, close by the. Chatsworth funeral for dowager duchess of devonshire bbc news. The cortege left chatsworth house for st peters church at edensor, where a service was held. Duchess of devonshire, which was adapted for the screen as the duchess.
Chatsworth funeral for dowager duchess of devonshire bbc. Sep 25, 2014 prince charles had led tributes to the wonderfully ordinary dowager duchess of devonshire who passed away on wednesday aged 94. The dowager duchess of devonshire, known to feed her chickens while wearing an evening gown. Her granddaughter stella tennant considered their family legacy in a. Memories of deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire event. We remember deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, and the last mitford sister 24 sep 2014 pamela herman hodge, deborah, the duchess. More than 600 staff from the stately home attended the funeral. The dowager duchess of devonshire laid to rest the prince of wales and the duchess of cornwall, who were close friends of the dowager duchess, walked. Prince charles leads tributes to late dowager duchess of devonshire prince charles has led tributes to the dowager duchess of devonshire, who died today aged 94. Dowager duchess of devonshire, the last mitford sister. A fascinating insight into the life and times of deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire the last of the mitford sisters and chatelaine of chatsworth. Deborah cavendish, duchess of devonshire wikipedia. Sep 24, 2014 deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire, and the last surviving mitford sister, died today at the age of 94.
Sep 24, 2015 the dowager duchess of devonshire, who has died aged 94, was the youngest and last of the celebrated mitford sisters, and the chatelaine of chatsworth, the palace of the peak in derbyshire. The artists, poets, and writers lecture series is made possible through the generous support of the drue heinz trust. The duchess of devonshires chatsworth cookery book. Elizabeth cavendish, duchess of devonshire wikipedia. Sep 27, 2014 this week, the duke of devonshire announced the death of his mother, deborah, at the age of 94. Clementine the dowager duchess of devonshire, known to. Debo, as she was affectionately known, was one of the quieter of six celebrated sisters along with unity, diana, pamela, jessica and nancy who fascinated british society in the forties. Sep 24, 2014 we remember deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, and the last mitford sister 24 sep 2014 pamela herman hodge, deborah, the duchess of devonshire and lady margaret ogilvy, 1938. The dowager duchess of devonshire laid to rest telegraph. Oct 02, 2014 the funeral of deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, has taken place on the chatsworth estate. A brief extract from an interview of deborah devonshire, the dowager duchess of devonshire by archie orrewing at the s.
Georgiana cavendish, duchess of devonshire wikividi documentary duration. The youngest of the famous or infamous mitford girls, when she became duchess she turned around the fortunes of one of britains biggest and most famous stately. The dowager duchess of devonshire obituary uk news the. Documentary about the dowager duchess of devonshire. Years after the fact, deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, looked in her mothers engagement book to see what had been written on the momentous day of march 31, 1920. Sep 25, 2014 deborah, the dowager duchess of devonshire, and the lastsurviving and youngest mitford sister, has died aged 94. Shane oconnor talks to deborah, dowager duchess of devonshire, back in 2006 a few days before her 86th birthday, about politics, the kennedys and the price of chocolate cake at her estate. Debo, british peeress, author, and preservationist born march 31, 1920, asthall manor, oxfordshire, eng. Sep 24, 2014 the dowager duchess of devonshire at chatsworth house, derbyshire, in 2008. East midlands today coverage of the passing of the dowager duchess of devonshire, and her support of helens trust, broadcast 21014. Elizabeth christiana cavendish, duchess of devonshire may 1758 30 march 1824 was an english novelist and aristocrat. Deborah devonshire, part 1, the youngest mitford sister.
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