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Duke & Duchess of Argyll at the Royal Academy
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Duke & Duchess of Argyll at the Royal Academy
Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll, together with his third wife, the former Miss Margaret Whigham and Mrs Charles Sweeny, pictured standing by a portrait of Lord John Campbell, later the 7th Duke, which they had lent for a portrait exhibition at the Royal Academy in 1956. The Duchess was a scion of society, worshipped by the press in her youth, but the scandalous 1963 divorce case between the Duke and Duchess featuring the notorious headless man photographs, ruined her reputation and plunged her into lifelong penury. Date: 1956
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In this photograph from 1956, Ian Campbell, the 11th Duke of Argyll, and his third wife, the former Miss Margaret Whigham, stand proudly before a portrait of Lord John Campbell, the 7th Duke of Argyll, at the Royal Academy. The Duke and Duchess had graciously lent the portrait for the prestigious portrait exhibition, showcasing their significant connection to the rich history of aristocratic lineage. At the time, Margaret, a scion of society and a beloved figure of the press in her youth, was the epitome of elegance and grace. Her radiant beauty and charisma had captured the hearts of many, making her a prominent figure in high society. However, the tranquil scene in this photograph would soon be shattered by a series of shocking events that would irrevocably change the course of her life. Just seven years later, in 1963, the Duke and Duchess's marriage would be the subject of a highly publicized and scandalous divorce case. The case became infamous due to the notorious "headless man photographs," which were leaked to the press, revealing intimate details of their relationship and leading to the Duchess's reputation being ruined. The scandal plunged her into a lifelong period of penury, a stark contrast to the opulence and privilege she had once known. Despite the tragic turn of events, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when the Duke and Duchess of Argyll were the epitome of aristocratic elegance and grace, standing proudly before the portrait of their ancestors at the Royal Academy.
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