1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right
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The duchess' final resting place will be at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor, where she will be taken by hearse after the funeral service.
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The duchess, who had three children and 10 grandchildren, was also passionate about music.
—Reuters, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In its place, consider more stately materials like tulle or duchess satin and crepe de chine.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
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Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The duchess, who had three children and 10 grandchildren, was also passionate about music.
—Reuters, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
In its place, consider more stately materials like tulle or duchess satin and crepe de chine.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Duchess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duchess. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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duchess
noun
duch·ess
ˈdəch-əs 
1
: the wife or widow of a duke
2
: a woman holding the rank of duke in her own right
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