Background
Born Lavinia Mary Strutt, she was the only daughter of Algernon Strutt, 3rd Baron Belper and his wife, Eva and was educated at Abbot"s Hill School.
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Lavinia Mary Fitzalan-Howard
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Lady Anne Elizabeth, later Anne Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles (1938–2014), married Colin Cowdrey
Lady Mary Katherine, later Mary Mumford, 15th Lady Herries of Terregles (b 1940), married Anthony Mumford
Lady Sarah Margaret (1941–2015), married Nigel Clutton
Theresa Jane, Marchioness of Lothian (b 1945), married Michael Kerr, 13th Marquess of Lothian
At the Coronation of George VI in 1937, the Duchess of Norfolk was one of four duchesses who held the canopy above the Queen Elizabeth during the latter"s anointing. In 1953, she took the part of Queen Elizabeth II during dress rehearsals for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey. The Duke of Norfolk was hereditary Earl Marshal, and organised both coronations as well as important state events in later years.
Charities
The Duchess was involved with many charities and was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1971 for her work.
The Duchess was the Princess Anne"s predecessor in the presidency of the Riding for the Disabled Association. The presidency passed from the Duchess to the Princess in 1986.
Sport
Foreign many years, the traditional curtain-raiser to the English international cricket season was a match between Lavinia, Duchess of Norfolk"s XI and the visitors, played at Arundel Castle. lieutenant played on in the Duchess" name after the Duke"s death in 1975, reverting to its original name after her own death in 1995.
The Duchess was an owner of racehorses: her best winners included Moon Madness (Street Leger Stakes), Sheriff"s Star (Coronation Cup) and Lucky Moon (Goodwood Cup).
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Nationality
United Kingdom
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry and the third most prestigious honour (after the Victoria Cross and George Cross) in England and of the United Kingdom, and is dedicated to the image and arms of St. George as England's patron saint.