
Duchess
Royal Titles
Duchess is a specific title in the hierarchy of nobility, below queen.
After the marriage, she became the Duchess of Sussex.
Geographical Prefix
Often 'duchess' appears with a place name representing the area of influence.
The Duchess of Cornwall attended the charity event.
Not Lady
'Duchess' is a higher rank than 'lady'; avoid confusing the terms.
The Lady is the daughter; the Duchess, her mother.
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AristocratBaronessCountessLadyNoblemanPeeressViscountess
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