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Duchess of Argyll and family
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Duchess of Argyll and family
Photograph taken outside the Royal Academy during a Private View of the Duchess of Argyll (formerly, Margaret Whigham and later, Mrs Charles Sweeney), pictured with her husband the Duke of Argyll and her two children from her previous marriage, Bryan and Frances, later Duchess of Rutland. Date: 1955
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In this striking photograph taken outside the Royal Academy in 1955, the Duchess of Argyll, formerly Margaret Whigham, is seen with her husband, the Duke of Argyll, and her two children from her previous marriage, Bryan and Frances, later Duchess of Rutland. The image captures a moment during a private view of an exhibition, an event synonymous with London's high society during the season. Margaret Whigham, a former debutante and American heiress, had made headlines a few years earlier when she was embroiled in a highly publicized scandal involving her first husband, the Earl of Derby. Her infamous divorce trial, filled with allegations of adultery and deceit, had captured the imagination of the public and solidified her notoriety in the aristocratic world. Despite the scandal, the Duchess of Argyll moved on, marrying the Duke of Argyll in 1951. The couple is seen here in elegant attire, with the Duchess wearing a stylish hat and coat, while her husband dons a formal suit. Their children, Bryan and Frances, are dressed in smart outfits, reflecting the refined atmosphere of the event. The image offers a glimpse into the aristocratic world of the 1950s, where debutantes and their families would make their social debuts at events such as private views at the Royal Academy. The photograph's timeless quality and the intriguing backstory of the individuals depicted make it a captivating addition to any collection of historical portraits.
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