Fitzroy served as the so-called Mistress of the Robes in the Queen’s household. In that role, the Duchess of Grafton was responsible for the Queen’s dress and jewelry. She also arranged other affairs within the palace.
Elizabeth (95) became godmother to Fitzroy’s second daughter, Virginia, in 1954. In total, the Duchess had five children with her husband Hugh. He passed away in April 2011 at the age of 92.
Source: ANP
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