Louisa Jane McDonnell

February 15, 1855 (age 94)

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

On 1 June 1875, Louisa married the 6th Earl of Antrim (thus becoming the Countess of Antrim) in the Chapel Royal at Saint James"s and they later had three children: Lady Sybil Mary McDonnell (26 March 1876-1816 April 1959), married Vivian Smith, 1st Baron Bicester Randal McDonnell, 7th Earl of Antrim (10 December 1878-1815 June 1932) Honorary Angus McDonnell (7 June 1881-1822 April 1966) In 1890, the Countess became a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria until the latter"s death in 1901. She was reappointed as such under Queen Alexandra in 1901 and until Edward VII"s death in 1910. The Countess of Antrim died in 1949, aged 94.

Louisa Jane McDonnell

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Lady of the Bedchamber

Background

Charles Grey (a son of the 2nd Earl Grey and Private Secretary to Prince Albert) and his wife, Caroline Eliza née Farquhar.

Career

On 1 June 1875, Louisa married the 6th Earl of Antrim (thus becoming the Countess of Antrim) in the Chapel Royal at Saint James"s and they later had three children:

Lady Sybil Mary McDonnell (26 March 1876-1816 April 1959), married Vivian Smith, 1st Baron Bicester

Randal McDonnell, 7th Earl of Antrim (10 December 1878-1815 June 1932)

Honorary Angus McDonnell (7 June 1881-1822 April 1966)

In 1890, the Countess became a Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria until the latter"s death in 1901. She was reappointed as such under Queen Alexandra in 1901 and until Edward VII"s death in 1910.

The Countess of Antrim died in 1949, aged 94.

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