duchess

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Less of a trial to Muv were Pamela, who seemed happy with a rural life, and Deborah, who wound up a duchess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In October, she lost her duchess title when her ex-husband relinquished his Duke of York title over his links with Epstein.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

She said that a long-time friend was at Meghan's house and suggested to the duchess that the two should meet.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

You know I’m Sussex now,” the duchess replied.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

The duke of Veragua, a direct descendent of Columbus, sat in the fourteenth carriage; the duchess occupied the fifteenth with Bertha Palmer, whose diamonds radiated an almost palpable heat.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson