Quite Illuminating and quite an inspiration: Lady Carnarvon’s compelling presentation to the Ladies Lunch at The Vineyard (a great long-lunch treat by the way, for any ladies in the Berkshire area) much could be gleaned, connected and learnt from her colourful and personal insights into Lady Almina and Highclere Castle. What more could you ask from a lovely lunch, nice wines and a great venue. Definitely some great resonance for anyone interested in family, local, social and special interest in British History of the last 200 years or more. The Real Downton Abbey at Highclere Castle was charmingly introduced to us by the current Lady Fiona Carnarvon and has sparked much thought and some intriguing further lines of enquiry. We would not want to spoil Lady Carnarvon’s tale but a little of what we enjoyed might let you consider whether you too would like to hear her speak or read her book. The introduction to the life of Lady Almina has pointed-us towards an area we will want to explore further.
What was the ramification and historic consequence of these liaisons, starting with one Winston Churchill by way of illustration, half American by birth. What was the impact of these of ‘Special Relationships?’ Did they play a significant role in the shaping of society between the late 19th and early to mid 20th century and beyond? An intriguing afternoon with Lady Carnarvon and her insight into life at Highclere Castle, have led us to consider whether the price of grain caused Anglo-American marriages to become popular amongst the British Aristocracy?
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