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Fresh heartbreak for Queen as one of her closest friends dies aged 101

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Ann Fortune FitzRoy, the Duchess of Grafton died on December 3. She was appointed the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order in 1980. The Queen was made the godmother to Ann's second daughter in 1954. The Duchess was on duty for all the most important royal occasions, including state visits.

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Daily Express

Queen delivered new heartbreaking blow as 'most loyal' friend and royal aide dies aged 101

THE Queen suffered yet another significant loss as her former Mistress of the Wardrove died on Saturday aged 101.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Fresh heartbreak for Queen as one of her closest friends dies aged 101

Ann Fortune FitzRoy, the Duchess of Grafton died on December 3 after serving the Royal Household throughout Her Majesty's reign - in 1980 she was appointed the Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Sun

Fresh heartbreak for Queen as one of her closest friends dies aged 101

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The Telegraph

The Dowager Duchess of Grafton, steadfast confidante of the Queen who performed the duties of Mistress of the Robes with faultless discretion – obituary

The office of Mistress of the Robes has its origins in Elizabeth’s reign; few people recently have had such close connections with Court

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Star

Queen's close courtier dies aged 101 after serving since coronation

Her Majesty has been dealt another heart-rending blow after her courtier and old friend, The Dowager Duchess of Grafton, died aged 101 at the weekend. She had worked with her since the early days of her reign

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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