Lady Isabel Manners
Lady Isabel Manners | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1918 United Kingdom |
| Died | 2008 |
| Occupation | Socialite |
| Known for | British socialite known for Palm Beach and New York society presence |
Lady Isabel Violet Kathleen Manners (1918–2008) was a distinguished British socialite known for her presence in Palm Beach and New York society. She was the daughter of John Manners, 9th Duke of Rutland, and was first married to British Member of Parliament Loel Guinness before later marrying Sir Robert Throckmorton, 11th Baronet.
Early life and family
Born in 1918 as the second child among five siblings to John Manners, Marquess of Granby, and Kathleen Tennant, Lady Isabel descended from an esteemed heritage that included British Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. The family relocated to Belvoir Castle in 1925 when her father inherited the title of Duke of Rutland. During her childhood, she and her brothers Charles and Ursula were subjects of portraits by artist C. E. Brock. Both she and her sister Ursula received their education in France and made their formal social debut at Belvoir Castle in 1934.
Adult life
On 9 September 1936, Lady Isabel became engaged to Conservative politician Loel Guinness, with their wedding taking place on 24 November 1936 in London. Their honeymoon spanned four months aboard the yacht Atlantis, including visits to Palm Beach and New York City where they maintained an active social life. The couple had two children: William Loel Seymour Guinness (born 1939) and Serena Belinda Rosemary "Lindy" Guinness (1941–2020), who later married Sheridan Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 5th Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, connected to the Guinness brewing dynasty.
Their marriage ended in divorce in 1951 following Guinness' infidelity. Subsequently, Lady Isabel wed Sir Robert Throckmorton, 11th Baronet.