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First recorded in the collection of King Willem II, it was passed down through royal hands to a German grand duke in the early 20th century.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022
Even as things fall apart, when the romantic hero who’s been wooing sweet, oblivious Giselle turns out to be a two-timing duke in disguise, there’s little disruption in the gentle quality of this production.
From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022
She married the duke in 1947, five years before she became Queen on the death of her father King George VI.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2021
Angelo and Escalus serve as top aides to a duke in “Measure for Measure.”
From Fox News • Jun. 2, 2020
He wanted a room, and the innkeeper, on recognizing him, said, "Of course. I'd give you a room if I had to take it away from the most powerful duke in Spain."
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
