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Mary Alice Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, GCVO, CBE (née Gascoyne-Cecil; 29 July 1895 – 24 December 1988) was a British courtier who served as Mistress of the Robes to Queen Elizabeth II from 1953 to 1967.
Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1895-1988) Duchess Mary 'dedicated her life to service and duty', being Mistress of the Robes to Queen Elizabeth II, a University Chancellor, a supporter of numerous charities, and a devoted wife and mother.
From Bess of Hardwick to the present Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, meet the family. There have been 16 generations of the Devonshire family, spanning more than 500 years. View the family tree and click on a portrait to find out more about each family member, or use the links below.
Some women to have held the title Duchess of Devonshire, as wives of the Duke of Devonshire, include: Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1646–1710), wife of the first duke. Rachel Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1674 – 1725), wife of the second duke.
Evelyn Emily Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, DStJ, GCVO, JP (née Fitzmaurice; 27 August 1870 – 2 April 1960), was the wife of Victor Cavendish, 9th Duke of Devonshire. She was the elder daughter of politician and diplomat Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne, and grew up amidst public life.
Spanning 16 generations and 500 years, the Devonshire family have each made their mark on the world, and on Chatsworth, the family estate in Derbyshire. Find out more about the Devonshires and their achievements and influence.
She founded the Derbyshire branch of the Red Cross and was Mistress of the Robes to Queen Mary. Evelyn Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was born Lady Evelyn Fitzmaurice in 1870 to Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, the 5 th Marquess of Lansdowne, and his wife Maud Evelyn Petty-Fitzmaurice (nee Hamilton).
