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Cecilia Underwood, 1st Duchess of Inverness

British duchess; second wife of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1785-1873) · Historical Figures · Died at 88

Cecilia Underwood, Duchess of Inverness was the second wife of Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex. Despite marrying, like the Prince's first marriage, their union was in contravention of the Royal Marriages Act 1772 and as such was considered legally void.

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Consequently, she could not be styled as the Duchess of Sussex or a Princess. She was created Duchess of Inverness, in her own right, by Queen Victoria, on 10 April 1840.

Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1785 to 1873 · aged 88