About The Duchess


Following the tumultuous life of the 18th-century Duchess of Devonshire, a bright, popular aristocrat who is trapped in a failed marriage and has to face personal conflicts - including living with her husband's mistress and falling passionately in love with a young politician. Based on Amanda Foreman's bestselling novel `Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire'.

Royal Family: Omid Scobie book Endgame promises to detail turmoil

Royal Family: Omid Scobie book Endgame promises to detail turmoil
Nov 27,2023 7:41 pm

... Previously seen as close to The Duchess, Scobie has said he did not interview Meghan for the book and " the Sussexes have nothing to do with" this publication...

Ex-Met officer guilty of sending racist message

Ex-Met officer guilty of sending racist message
Nov 6,2023 10:31 am

... Messages shared in the group included references to The Duchess of Sussex...

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, 'shocked' by killing of ex-assistant

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, 'shocked' by killing of ex-assistant
Sep 30,2023 6:51 am

...By Emily McGarveyBBC NewsThe Duchess of York has said she is " shocked and saddened" after her former personal assistant Jenean Chapman was killed in Dallas, Texas...

'I booked a last-minute flight and bought a castle'

'I booked a last-minute flight and bought a castle'
Aug 25,2023 9:10 pm

... Though her formal title was The Duchess of Sutherland, Mary Caroline was disparagingly nicknamed Duchess Blair...

Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York names reconstructed breast 'Derek'

Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York names reconstructed breast 'Derek'
Aug 3,2023 3:31 pm

...By Charlene Anne RodriguesBBC NewsThe Duchess of York has named her reconstructed breast " Derek" after her single mastectomy surgery to treat breast cancer...

Jeremy Clarkson's Meghan article was sexist to duchess, press regulator rules

Jeremy Clarkson's Meghan article was sexist to duchess, press regulator rules
Jun 30,2023 5:10 pm

...By Helen Bushby, Steven McIntosh and Ian YoungsEntertainment reportersA column by Jeremy Clarkson in the Sun - in which he wrote about The Duchess of Sussex being paraded naked in the street - was sexist, the press regulator has ruled...

Duchess of York recovering after breast cancer operation

Duchess of York recovering after breast cancer operation
Jun 25,2023 1:50 pm

...The Duchess of York is recuperating with family after an operation following a diagnosis for breast cancer, her spokesman has said...

Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan Markle fell flat

Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan Markle fell flat
Jun 17,2023 12:40 am

... " A spokesperson for the Hollywood talent agency now representing The Duchess told the Wall Street Journal this week: " Meghan is continuing to develop more content for the Archetypes audience on another platform...

Covid: No 10 Christmas party and vaccine protection against Omicron

Jun 12,2023 12:00 pm

Here are five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning. We'll have another update For You this evening.

1. Downing Street staff joked about Christmas Party

A video's emerged of - Days after one took place in Downing Street during lockdown. Obtained by ITV, jokey exchanges continue throughout the footage of a mock news conference in December Last Year . It's sparked criticism on both sides of the political divide, and beyond. " Indefensible" " catastrophic" and " astonishing" are the condemnations, not from Boris Johnson 's political opponents, but from his own side, Downing Street continues to insist no party took place.

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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Watch: Video obtained by Itv News shows Downing Street staff joking about a No 10 Christmas Party during a mock press conference2. Omicron and vaccines

Although lab tests suggest the Omicron variant can partially evade the Pfizer jab, The World Health Organization says as a result of the new variant. Initial data indicates Omicron doesn't make anyone sicker than previous variants, according to WHO emergencies director Dr Mike Ryan and there's no sign it would be better at evading vaccines than The Others like Delta. The picture will become clearer in The Coming weeks, says our health editor Michelle Roberts , as we gather More data from around The World .

3. How vaccines changed The Course of the pandemic

A year ago 91-year-old Margaret Keenan received The First approved Covid jab. Since then nearly 120 million have been given in the UK, and More Than eight billion across The World . Our health correspondent Nick Triggle at how vaccinations have changed The Course of the pandemic as the booster jab

4. Tea Party distraction for young patients

Ten-year-old Elise was diagnosed with cancer and Covid restrictions meant it was even More challenging for her and her family. aimed at distracting them and giving them a break from their treatment. For some children who went, it was one of The First times out since the start of the pandemic.

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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Charity Spread a Smile has put on a Tea Party for seriously ill children who spent lockdown in hospital5. Royal call

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are urging anyone hesitating about getting a Covid vaccine or a booster to come forward and get jabbed. Prince Charles, 73, and Camilla, 74, have both had their boosters and encouraged people to listen to the warnings of those working in the NHS.

And there's More . .

how vaccinations have progressed round The World , a year since The First approved jab was administered.

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