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Other changes came at the hands of 18th and 19th century Westminster Abbey schoolboys, including future earls, who carved their initials and other graffiti on the back of the chair.
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Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Normally, this homage would be performed by hereditary dukes and earls.
—Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
As the mere eldest daughter of an earl, Glenconner is unlikely to make the cut if rank is the sole factor.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
Not to mention the wedding reception her team planned at the seventh Earl of Erne's Crom Castle in Northern Ireland—with the earl in attendance.
—Christine Cantera, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2022
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Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
Normally, this homage would be performed by hereditary dukes and earls.
—Maria Mercedes Lara, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023
As the mere eldest daughter of an earl, Glenconner is unlikely to make the cut if rank is the sole factor.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2023
Not to mention the wedding reception her team planned at the seventh Earl of Erne's Crom Castle in Northern Ireland—with the earl in attendance.
—Christine Cantera, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2022
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The oldest in the region is the Half Way House in Chesterfield, of course, which has been serving Founding Fathers, Civil War generals and at least one French marquis since 1760.Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Queen Charlotte presents Francesca with a marquis from Vienna.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 May 2024
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And, in 2022, the queen’s private secretary informs the duke that the Guiffre case has been settled out of court.Jack King, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
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Looking ahead on the calendar, the duke is expected to travel to New York City later this month on behalf of several causes close to heart, including the organization behind Princess Diana's legacy award.Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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Portrayed by Rupert Evans, the viscount only appeared in season 2 of the series during flashback scenes.Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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The viscount died due to an allergic reaction from a bee sting, which was featured in Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma's love story.Lia Beck, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
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Seat of the Cholmondeley family for centuries, the Norfolk pile has also become one of the nation’s most galvanizing stages for contemporary art, thanks to David Cholmondeley, the filmmaker seventh marquess of the line, and his wife, Rose.Mitchell Owens, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2024
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An early Titian masterpiece — once looted by Napolean’s troops and a part of royal collections for centuries — caused a stir when it was stolen from the home of a British marquess in 1995.Niha Masih, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
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Galleries and artists cozy up to celebrities and tech barons for much the same reason.Mark Ellwood, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024
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What specific terms in the agreement for a cease-fire in Gaza and exchange of prisoners are Israel’s national security barons prepared to accept that Netanyahu is not?Graham Allison, Foreign Affairs, 30 Aug. 2024
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And with Crimson Peak, del Toro swings for the fences, with big gestures from English baronet Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleson) to prove his love for American heiress Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), a big decaying mansion, and big ghost energy.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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For one, Lady Valerie Meux, a banjo-playing music hall singer who married a British baronet, became a social sensation and quirky philanthropist, and was known to drive around London in a carriage pulled by a pair of zebras.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2024
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Harry's case involves discussing highly emotional subjects, including the demise of his past relationship with Chelsy Davy, who the prince believes was driven away by the intrusion of the press.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Goodnight sweet prince and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Two funerals will be held for the late margrave — one open to the public, and another private service.Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2022
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Karl Max Heinrich Sixtus Xavier Felix Renatus Ludwig Gaetan Pius Ignatius, and his titles included king of Hungary and Bohemia, margrave of Moravia, and grand prince of Transylvania.Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2022
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“Earl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earl. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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