Fiona FitzGerald, Duchess of Leinster
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Fiona Hollick, now known as Fiona FitzGerald, is the Duchess of Leinster, as the wife of Maurice FitzGerald, 9th Duke of Leinster. The Duke being Northern Ireland's highest ranking non-royal and non-political male, the Duchess is the premier woman in Ireland, after the royal family.
[edit] Family
She married the Duke, then styled the Earl of Offaly, in 1972. Their children are-
- Thomas, born in 1974, who died in 1997.
- Francesca, born in 1976, married to Steven Thompstone.
- Pollyanna, born in 1982, unmarried.
[edit] Styles since Marriage
- 1972-1976- The Countess of Offaly
- 1976-2004- The Most Hon. the Marchioness of Kildare
- Since 2004- Her Grace The Duchess of Leinster
Preceded by Her Garce the Duchess of Northumberland |
United Kingdom Order of Precedence Ladies |
Succeeded by Her Grace the Duchess of Wellington |
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