Emma McQuiston just became the Marchioness of Bath
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Anonymous
SEE-aw-lin, according to the internets. Apparently it was the name of the king of Wessex back in the day. |
Anonymous
| Just noting for Anglophiles: This is the family that owns Longleat; the new Marquess's grandfather was one of the first of the nobility to open his home as a tourist destination and now Longleat is home to a famous animal park and other attractions. It's actually notably well run, from what I have read. When the pandemic finally lifts enough that we can travel safely again, visit Longleat especially if you have kids; it's both interesting as a fun day out and fascinating as an example of how some of the aristocracy embraced commercialization of their properties very successfully. |
Anonymous
| Kids are cute, but she's no beauty. |
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Wonder what will happen to all those mistresses all over his estate?
Agree, think she is more adorable than beautiful. |
Anonymous
They'll be kicked out if they haven't already. I hope they stocked up on cash favors from him before he died. I can't wait to see what Emma does with the interior. The old Earl had horrible taste. He had his personal artwork everywhere. 
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A lot of drama in their lives. According to his Wikipedia page, Ceawlin experienced this:
In 1996, Thynn was injured in a building collapse in Paharganj, New Delhi,[5] which killed his fiancée, Jane Kirby, and his business partner, Crinan Wilde. |
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Also, her parents were never married.
She seems like a nice enough woman, and she was raised in British high society as her mom is a socialite of some sort. |
Anonymous
He looks like he's in his 50s. He's only 45. |
Anonymous
Aww, I didn't realize how close she and her husband were. Here they are in a bridal party together as kids. 
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Anonymous
Cute family and Emma too
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Anonymous
They are related through marriage too. Emma's much-older half brother is married to her husband's aunt. |
Anonymous
The son took over management of the estate years ago. The women are likely long gone. |
Anonymous
| Ha, so this is the aristocracy Tiger King! I knew they were familiar from somewhere! |
Anonymous
She is absolutely beautiful. |
Anonymous
| Her dad is a Nigerian chief and oil multibillionaire who was married to someone else and had an affair w/her mother. |