Tag Archives: Duke of Argyll

Princess Louise Marries a Commoner

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 In March 1871, Princess Louise Carolina Alberta, fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria married John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Marquis of Lorne and heir to the dukedom of Argyll , which created quite a stir. In 1870, Lorne was … Continue reading →

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Regency Scandal Most Sensational

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

In the spring of 1809, Lady Charlotte Wellesley eloped with Lord Paget. Lady Charlotte was the sister-in-law of the Duke of Wellington and the mother of four children. Lord Paget was the heir to the Earl of Uxbridge and a … Continue reading →

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