The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-05-06


ceremonies in June. While many in
ternational marriages between titled
Britishers and American heiresses
have taken place in recent years, there
are only eleven American women
whose social position will give them
a recognized standing at court during
the coronation. 1t is roughly estimat-
ed that some 10000 persons in the
British Isles carry a title. Some Of
them are not conspicuous OF of much
consequence, and comparatively few
of them carry the rank OF nobility.
Though Lady Decles will be only
one of quite a considerable number Of
American peeresses who will take part
IN the coronation festivities, the young
bride Of Lord Decies will be one Of
the most interesting, as no doubt
she will be one of the most interest
ed, in the long series of entertain
ments, in the thick Of which she will
arrive from her honeymoon.
Like Miss Vivian Gould, the Ouch
ess Of Marlborough (nee Vanderbilt),
one of Lohdeh's most popular host
esses, was only eighteen when she
became a British peeress. She was
one of the tall and stately young wom-
en- whom Queen Alexandra selected
to hold the canopy over her head at
the coronation. The other three were
the Duchesses of Sutherland, Portland
and Westminster, and a more beauti-
full quartet could hardly be imagined.
The Duke of Marlborough acted as
lord high steward at King Edwards
coronation.
Unfortunately for whatever aspira.
tions the duchess may have to figure
prominently during the coronation of
King George, it is not expected she
will play the part made possible by
her rank, since she and the duke are
not appearing together at any time,
except when necessity demands. AL
though never legally separated, the
duke and duchess have little in oom-
mon. For time after their wedding
November 8, 1895, when it is said
William X. Vanderbilt, father of the
bride, turned over $5,00OOOO as a
dowry, the couple lived contentedly.
Two children we're born to them, the
late King Edward, then Prince of
Wales, standing as godfather to the
elder son.
The duchess, too, was popular and
carried much power at the court OF
st. James when Edward was made
king. Her mother, Mrs o. H. P. Bel
mont, found much pleasure in her
daughters influence and popularity
But later the duke and duchess found
many topics over which domestic
differences could be brought into
play. Gossip of pending separation
married the popularity of the Amer
lean girl, and while King Edward in
teTfered to prevent the separation,
he did not succeed in patching up the
differenies and real reunion of the
couple was never accomplished.
The Duchess of Manchester is an,
other American hostess who has been
popular in Ireland, and who is now
planning to entertain in London on g
grand scale at her house in Grosven'
or Square during the coronation.
The duchess was great personal
favorite of Queen Alexandra and held
the high position of lady-in-waiting
She often acted as hostess to King
Edward at her Huntingdon seat, Kim
bolton Castle, and at the more modern
Kylemore Castle in Connemara.
The Countess of Ancaster, who sue
ceeded to the title only this year, alsC
is an American woman who will BIZ
entertaining largely. She was Miss
Eloise Breese of New York, and wal
married in 1905 to Lord Willoughb,
de Eresby, who has now become Lore
Ancaster. 1t was the present Lor,
Ancestors father who officiated a
joint hereditary lord great chamber
lain at King Edwards coronation, bu
this time it falls to Lord Can
rington. Lady Ancaster takes
deep interest in politics, and wa
of great assistance to her hus
band in his election fights III
til he left the commons to take hi
seat in the house of lords. Interes
in politics, however, has not weak
ened her interest in other matters
Her dresses are not only Away
charming, but original. She is know
as an admirable horsewoman and
lyean ridar IN hounds