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Audrey Devereux with her children
Audrey Maureen Leslie Meakin was the daughter of James Meakin and Emma Beatrice Wallace. She married, firstly, Hon. Robert Godfrey de Bohun Devereux, son of Robert Charles Devereux, 17th Viscount Hereford and Ethel Mildred Shaw, on 5 December 1923. She married, secondly, Ernest Edmund Henry Malet Vaughan, 7th Earl of Lisburne, son of George Henry Arthur Vaughan, 6th Earl of Lisburne and Evelyn Probyn, on 14 November 1961. She died on 18 February 1978. From 5 December 1923, her married name became Devereux. The couple had two children: Diana (right) and Robert (left). From 14 November 1961, her married name became Vaughan. After her marriage, Audrey Maureen Leslie Meakin was styled as Countess of Lisburne on 14 November 1961. She was appointed Dame of Grace, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
1937
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This elegant photograph captures Audrey Maureen Leslie Meakin, later known as Countess of Lisburne, with her two cherished children, Diana and Robert, in 1937. Audrey, the daughter of James Meakin and Emma Beatrice Wallace, was a prominent figure in British high society during the 1930s. In her early years, she married Hon. Robert Godfrey de Bohun Devereux, son of Robert Charles Devereux, 17th Viscount Hereford and Ethel Mildred Shaw. Their union produced two beautiful children, and Audrey was styled as Viscountess Devereux after her husband's title. Later in life, Audrey married Ernest Edmund Henry Malet Vaughan, 7th Earl of Lisburne, on 14 November 1961. With this marriage, Audrey became the Countess of Lisburne. The photograph was taken during a joyful moment in her life, showcasing her love and devotion towards her children. Audrey was an aristocratic woman of great beauty and grace, and her presence was often featured in high society magazines such as Tatler. Her life was filled with grandeur and elegance, reflecting the opulence of the era. In addition to her titles, Audrey was appointed Dame of Grace, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, further adding to her esteemed reputation. This photograph is a testament to her regal bearing and the love she shared with her family.
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