The Marchioness of Bath has drawn comparisons with Meghan Markle after appearing on a television programme, where she discussed her unconventional upbringing at Badminton House. The 12th Duke of Beaufort, who was raised there, recalled his childhood in the 1950s and 1960s, living with the childless 10th Duke and his wife.
The Duke described the 10th Duke as 'one of the most extraordinary characters I've ever known', noting his obsession with hunting and frequent infidelity. The Duchess of Beaufort, Mary, treated the Duke as an informal grandson, but dinner conversations revolved around dogs and hunting, and the food was often unappetising.
The Duke also recounted his parents' eccentricities, including his mother's lists of 'People Who Might Be Murderers', which included figures like Stavros Niarchos and Claus von Bulow. He reflected on the distant relationship with his parents, typical of the era, where nannies had significant responsibility for children.
