The Duke and Duchess of Rutland’s glamorous daughters are taking advantage of having a Christmas at home, and have shared snaps of their low-key festivities.
Lady Violet, 27, Lady Alice, 25, and Lady Eliza, 23, – stalwarts of the London social scene – have delighted their many Instagram followers with photos from their Yuletide celebrations.
The family, who call Grade I-listed Belvoir Castle, in Leicestershire, home, have spent the day enjoying idyllic country walks with their pets following an evening affair in very stylish ensembles.
Their grand stately home has formed the backdrop for scenes in Young Victoria in 2007, The Da Vinci Code and season two of hit The Crown – where Matt Smith and Claire Foy filmed in one of the opulent rooms, which stood in for Windsor Castle.
Lady Violet Manners struck an elegant pose in one shot, showing off her fashion prowess in a chic black shirt and matching jeans, while holding a glass appearing to be filled with champagne
Lady Eliza shared an adorable photograph with her mother, Emma, the Duchess of Rutland, 57, who is chief executive of the estate, in the grounds of the castle
Lady Violet struck an elegant pose in one shot, showing off her fashion prowess in a chic black shirt and matching jeans which were cinched with an eye-catching belt.
Standing in a lavish corridor, filled with winter floral arrangements and opulent furnishings, the socialite joked: ‘the family resemblance pretty strong,’ while next to a portrait of one of her ancestors.
Elsewhere, Lady Eliza shared an adorable photograph with her mother, Emma, the Duchess of Rutland, 57, who is chief executive of the estate, in the grounds of the castle.
Emma showcased an image of Belvoir Castle dressed ready for Christmas with a giant tree, garlands and golden candlesticks (pictured)
Lady Alice also appeared in her sister’s snaps, with Lady Eliza sharing a picture of her sibling dressed in a tweed flat cap and matching green coat with a fur collar, while holding her dog
Captioning the image: ‘Like mother, like daughter’, Lady Eliza opted for an attention-grabbing yellow hat, teamed with a sophisticated gilet and high-neck jumper, while her mother complemented her look in a fur coat.
Lady Alice also appeared in her sister’s snaps, with Lady Eliza sharing a picture of her sibling dressed in a tweed flat cap and matching green coat with a fur collar, while holding her dog.
But it wasn’t only the sisters who shared social media posts revealing how they are whiling away the hours with strolls through the gardens, alongside photos of their lavish abode.
Lady Violet, 27, Lady Alice, 25, and Lady Eliza, 23, – stalwarts of the London social scene – have delighted their many Instagram followers with photos from their Yuletide celebrations. Pictured, two images, one of a gun case (left) and of a dog (right), shared by Lady Violet
Emma also shared a throwback snap from last Christmas, showing her with two family members in the grounds of her castle (pictured)
The family, who call Grade I-listed Belvoir Castle (pictured), in Leicestershire, home, have spent the day enjoying idyllic country walks with their pets following an evening affair in very stylish ensembles
Their entrepreneurial mother Emma, also showcased an image of Belvoir Castle dressed ready for Christmas with a giant tree, garlands and golden candlesticks.
Sharing a snap of just one of the glamorous rooms found in the property, she wrote: ‘The State Dining Room at Christmas time is so magical.’
THE UPKEEP OF THE ESTATE
The upkeep of the estate is no mean feat, and it was previously revealed that the Duke of Rutland was forced to sell a painting in order to fund the maintenance.
Speaking previously, the Duchess of Rutland – who is CEO of Belvoir Castle – admitted it’s taken a while to get used to her title.
‘My background is I’m a farmer’s daughter from mid-Wales,’ she said in 2017.
‘I don’t ever think I’m really a Duchess… people say to me ‘your Grace’, and I think, actually, I’m Emma Watkins’.
But the Duchess said she’s determined to preserve the history of Belvoir while protecting its future, and told how it costs £500,000 a year ‘just to keep it rolling’.
She also shared a throwback snap from last Christmas, showing her with two family members in the grounds of her castle.
‘Throwback to last Christmas Eve! I can’t believe how quick 2020 has gone, and what an odd year it’s been. I hope you all have a truly magical Christmas,’ she wrote alongside the snap.
The locations popping up on Instagram this week might look familiar to TV fans as Belvoir Castle has been featured in several shows, including The Crown.
The cast and crew spent over a month filming at the Leicestershire castle – with key scenes featuring both inside and out.
Previous series saw many of the Castle’s most opulent rooms feature – including both the Elizabeth Saloon and the Regent’s Gallery.
The theme of the castle is classic opulence dating back to the 1700s when it was first restored, with the bedrooms boasting four poster beds, gold gilded portraits, rich tapestries, fur rugs and fireplaces.
Sparking no expense, the drawing room boasts silk wallpaper, luxurious furnishings and artwork dating back centuries.
And the opulent interiors don’t stop there, with bathrooms boasting marble tops, dressing tables, intricate wallpaper and the modern touch of his and hers sinks.
Dinner parties are fit for a king, taking place at tables stretching across a whole hall, surrounded by fireplaces, candelabras and giant portraits of ancestors.
A grand library, complete with oriental carpets, chaise lounges and chandeliers is described in one previous post by Emma as her ‘favourite afternoon spot’.
