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Monica Grenfell
The Hon. Monica Grenfell, elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough. Sister to Julian and Billy Grenfell who were both killed during the First World War. Pictured in the Ladys Realm as a debutante in 1911. Date: 1911
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In this elegant and poignant black-and-white portrait, Monica Grenfell, the elder daughter of Lord and Lady Desborough, graces the page as a debutante in the Ladies Realm magazine in 1911. Monica Grenfell was born into one of the most prominent aristocratic families of the time, and her debut into society was an eagerly anticipated event. Her striking features, with her piercing gaze and delicate features, are captured perfectly in this photograph. Monica's debut came at a significant moment in history, just a few years before the outbreak of the First World War. Tragically, her brothers, Julian and Billy Grenfell, would both lose their lives in the conflict. The Grenfell family, like many others, was deeply affected by the war, and Monica's debutante year would be a bittersweet memory, tinged with the sadness of loss. The Grenfells were a prominent family in British society, and Monica's debut was an occasion for grand celebrations. She is dressed in the height of fashion for the time, with a flowing white gown and intricate beading, accessorized with a delicate necklace and a feathered headpiece. The photograph captures the essence of the era, with its elegant decor and ornate background, and Monica's confident and poised demeanor. Despite the sadness that would soon follow, Monica's debutante year was a moment of joy and celebration for the Grenfell family and their friends. This portrait serves as a reminder of a bygone era, a time of grandeur and elegance, and the bittersweet memories that often accompany the passage of time.
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