Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire: Her Life in Pictures

London | March 2016

Having been lucky enough to meet her on several occasions, Vanity Fair contributing writer James Reginato reflects on Deborah, the Duchess of Devonshire. Before her personal treasures head to auction on 2 March in London, learn about her fascinating life, from being born into the eclectic and beloved Mitford family to inheriting and restoring Chatsworth alongside her husband, the 10th Duke of Devonshire. 

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