Violet Lindesay-Bethune, Viscountess Garnock

Born in Nottingham, she is the eldest child of David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland, and Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland. She has two younger sisters, Lady Alice and Lady Eliza, and two younger brothers, Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby, and Lord Hugo Manners. She was raised at Belvoir Castle, the official residence of her family, having moved there in 2000 with her siblings following the death of her grandfather, the 10th Duke of Rutland. Manners studied at Queen Margaret's School, York. ==Education and career==

Along with her sisters, Lady Alice and Lady Eliza, Lady Violet is known for her activities within the London social scene. She and her sisters have received national press for their outlandish behaviour, being dubbed the "bad-Manners girls." She has worked as a model, having been featured in Tatler and walking the runway for Dolce & Gabbana. She worked for My Beautiful City, a creative agency in Soho, before starting her own marketing and brand-strategy consultant company. She also has worked for Robin Birley, in public relations for Gleneagles, and a geopolitical consultant firm called Etoile. In 2021, Manners was leading a creative marketing agency called Akana Collective. She is credited by her mother, Emma Manners, with inspiring Duchess, the podcast launched in 2021 which ran for four seasons. The idea for the podcast originated during her time studying for a business and finance diploma at UCLA in Los Angeles. Inspired by observing American perceptions of the British aristocracy, she proposed the concept to her mother, the Duchess of Rutland, aiming to present a more authentic account of life in historic estates from the perspective of those who manage them in the 21st century. In preparation, she explored over fifty historic houses. In 2021, Manners proposed the idea of offering overnight stays at Belvoir Castle as part of a curated heritage tour. The initiative was inspired by feedback from a listener of the Duchess podcast, which she co-produced. Responding to interest in visiting the historic estates featured in the series, Manners developed the concept to provide guests with a structured experience of British country houses, including Belvoir Castle. In 2023, Manners announced her candidacy for the National Trust's advisory council. Motivated by concerns over what she viewed as the politicisation of the organisation, she aimed to contribute to its strategic direction and governance. ==Personal life==

In 2015, Manners and her sisters received complaints from neighbours about noise from parties at their Fulham home. One neighbour contacted the Duke of Rutland and the council, and police were reportedly called on one occasion. She later referenced the complaints on social media. In November 2024, Manners participated in a demonstration in London, alongside her siblings and other individuals, including members of the aristocracy, opposing proposed changes to inheritance tax. The event included a march on Whitehall in support of British farmers that voiced concerns that the proposed reforms could impact the viability of family-run farms and rural estates. In December, the same year, she attended the annual Claridge's Christmas Tree unveiling in Mayfair. The event was also attended by Olivia Buckingham, Lady Victoria Hervey, Alice Naylor-Leyland, and Emma, Marchioness of Bath. Marriage Manners met William, Viscount Garnock in late 2023, at his family home in Scotland. In July 2024, after six months of long-distance dating, It was reported that the ceremony would happen at Belvoir Castle and would be a private event, not open to the public. They were married at the church of St Mary the Virgin, Bottesford, Leicestershire. The bride wore a couture gown by Phillipa Lepley inspired by the design of a gown worn by Manners great-grandmother, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, an item passed down through the family since the 18th century. In March 2026, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child. ==References==