THE woman who might have been Queen and the ardent republican known for his outspoken views on the monarchy make an unlikely couple. She has always maintained that they were "just good friends", and however much she may detest the constant reminders of a relationship which happened almost 30 years ago, the truth is that she came very close indeed to being the Princess of Wales. Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab. According to our records, Lady Jane Wellesley is possibly single. AND, OR, NOT, “ ”, ( ), We use cookies to deliver a better user experience and to show you ads based on your interests. The current Duke is the first not to have served in the army – though his youngest son, Lord Fred Wellesley is keeping the tradition alive in the Household Cavalry. She lived in Jerusalem when her father was stationed there. Lady Jane was tipped by many as a future Queen when she dated Prince Charles from 1973 until 1974. [3], In 2007 the Duchess was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to the Community of Hampshire. [citation needed]. 20 April 1954), married Corinne Vaes, with two children; Lord James Wellesley (b. "Jane - she simply refuses to use the title Lady, absolutely hates it - is strong-willed and really doesn't give a damn what people think," a friend who holidays with her regularly said yesterday. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in new window or tab, These photos emanate from a working newspaper archive thus concede routine physical imperfections, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Fate, and history of course, deemed otherwise. Her work included passing top secret documents, such as plans for a British invasion of Iraq in 1941 to nullify Arab nationalists who believed that the Nazi’s could help their cause. Lord John Wellesley (b. [1], The Duchess died at the family home, Apsley House, in London on 1 November 2010, aged 88. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Product ID: 2935156 / SCAN-ARC-02935156. But what is intriguing about Jane Wellesley, who is virtually unknown outside her small social circle, is that despite being born into a life of extraordinary privilege, she has never succumbed to the one thing that girls of her class are expected to do: to marry, and to marry well. 6 July 1951), unmarried; she was courted at one time by. [citation needed], She was Duchess of Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain from 1968 when her father-in-law ceded the title to his son (something common enough with Spanish titles, although unheard of in Britain). 20 June 1949), married Joanna Sumner, with two daughters; Lady (Caroline) Jane Wellesley (b. Born in Woolwich, she was the only daughter of Major-General Douglas McConnel, an instructor at the Royal Military Academy, and his wife, Ruth Mary (née Garnett-Botfield). Lord John Wellesley (b. [3], In 2007 the Duchess was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to the Community of Hampshire. His wife is Princess Antonia von Preussen, a great-granddaughter of Wilhelm II; his sister, Lady Jane Wellesley, a 70s Tatler cover girl, who dated Prince Charles when she was 22, prompting feverish speculation about an engagement. They were married on 28 January 1944. In Britain she was Duchess of Wellington, Marchioness of Douro, Marchioness of Wellington, Countess of Mornington, Countess of Wellesley, Viscountess Wellesley, and Baroness Douro, variously in the Peerages of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Tatler, who paid a visit when they opened their doors last year. Lady Caroline Jane Wellesley usually went by her middle name of Jane. 16 December 1956), married Laura Wedge, with one daughter, divorced; married Emma Nethercott. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Born in Woolwich, she was the only daughter of Major-General Douglas McConnel, an instructor at the Royal Military Academy, and his wife, Ruth Mary (née Garnett-Botfield).