Charteris Collection

Diana, Marjorie and Violet Manners
The three daughters of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland: Lady Diana Manners, later Lady Diana Cooper, Lady Marjorie Manners, later the Marchioness of Anglesey and Lady Violet Manners

Lord Elcho, Vanity Fair, Spy
HUGO RICHARD CHARTERIS, 11th Earl of Wemyss and 7th Earl of March (1857-1937), styled Lord Elcho from 1883 to 1914. Scottish Conservative politician. Caption: Derby Day Date: 1857-1937

Wedding of Lady Diana Manner and Duff Cooper
Lady Diana Cooper (nee Manners) posed at her familys London home in Arlington Street in her wedding gown of gold tissue overlaid with lace. She is attended by her pages, Lord Elcho and the Hon

Tatler front-cover: The Countess of Dudley
Daughter of the Hon. Guy Charteris and a cousin of the Earl of Wemyss and March, the Countess of Dudley married the third Earl in 1943

Reverend Professor Archibald Charteris, Church of Scotland

Rev. Prof. Archibald Charteris, Church of Scotland, Victorian period

Luke Charteris Wales & Dragons Rugby Union Wales V New Zealand Millennium Stadium Cardiff, Wales 05 November 2005 Date: 05 November 2005

The Royal Visit to the Vatican - standing behind Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip are Major Martin Charteris, Private Secretary to the Princess (wearing white tie), Lady Palmer

Viscountess Long of Wraxhall
Frances Laura (nÚÑáCharteris), Duchess of Marlborough (1915-1990), Former wife of 2nd Viscount Long and of 3rd Earl of Dudley and of Michael Canfield

The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Creator: Unknown
The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Portrait of the then Duchess of York, (future Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, 1900-2002), at Bisham Abbey in Berkshire

Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss, British Whig politician, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
Francis Charteris, 10th Earl of Wemyss, British Whig politician, c1890. A Member of Parliament from 1841-1883, Charteris (1818-1914)

Lady Cynthia Asquith with her son John
Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887 - 1960) (nee Charteris), daughter of Lord Wemyss, author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Wife of Herbert Asquith, second son of the Prime Minister

Lady Mary Charteris, born 1895, daughter of the 11th Earl of Wemyss and sister to Lady Cynthia Asquith. Pictured in the Tatler at the time of her marriage to Lieutenant Algernon W

Violet Charteris, Lady Elcho
Lady Violet Catherine Manners, Lady Charteris, Lady Elcho (1888-1971), second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, wife of Captain Hugo Francis Charteris, Lord Elcho. Date: July 1914

Lady Elcho and her children
Lady Violet Catherine Manners, Lady Charteris, Lady Elcho (1888-1971), second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, wife of Captain Hugo Francis Charteris, Lord Elcho

Society at a costume ball, 1912
Society in fancy dress at a costume ball held at the Savoy Hotel on 23 May 1912. Photographed at a time of great popularity for fancy dress balls

Archibald H Charteris
ARCHIBALD HAMILTON CHARTERIS Churchman, Bible scholar. Date: 1835 - 1908

Christening of Francis David Charteris
The christening of the baby son of the Hon. Hugo and Violet Charteris, nee Manners) at their country seat of Lord and Lady Elcho (Hugos parents), Stanway Hall, Gloucestershire

Lady Cynthia Asquith, 1915
Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960), nee Charteris. Pictured here in 1915, when her husband Lieutenant Herbert Asquith, the son of the then prime minister

Lady Cynthia Asquith, 1916
Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960 nee Charteris), daughter of Lord Wemyss, author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Wife of Herbert Asquith, second son of the Prime Minister

Herbert and Cynthia Asquith during World War One
Herbert Asquith (1881 - 1947), poet, novelist and lawyer, second son of British Prime Minister, Henry Herbert Asquith. Pictured in 1915 during his service with the Royal Artillery

Lord Elcho, Vanity Fair, Ape
FRANCIS RICHARD CHARTERIS, 10th Earl of Wemyss (1818-1914), styled as Lord Elcho between 1853 and 1883. British Whig politician

Tenth Earl Wemyss
FRANCIS WEMYSS CHARTERIS, tenth earl of WEMYSS soldier and statesman, while still lord Elcho. Date: 1818 - 1914

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The Late Lieutenant Alfred Charteris, 1874

Lady Cynthia Asquith (1887-1960 nee Charteris), author and notable survivor of the Titanic. Shown here as a young woman following her marriage to Herbert Asquith in 1910

Col Francis Charteris
COLONEL FRANCIS CHARTERIS Soldier and landowner

Charteris Bay, Lyttleton Harbour, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

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"Charteris: A Tale of Aristocratic Connections and Enduring Legacy" In the realm of high society, the name Charteris resonates with elegance, influence, and a rich tapestry of interconnected lives. From Diana, Marjorie, and Violet Manners to Lady Cynthia Asquith and Lady Mary Charteris - this captivating family has left an indelible mark on history. One notable event that captured the imagination was the grand wedding of Lady Diana Manners to Duff Cooper. The affair brought together aristocrats from far and wide, including Lord Elcho himself. Vanity Fair's Spy immortalized this momentous occasion in his iconic illustrations. The Charteris lineage also boasts distinguished members within the Church of Scotland. Reverend Professor Archibald Charteris stands as a pillar of faith and wisdom within his community. His unwavering dedication to his calling has earned him respect throughout Scotland. Not limited to ecclesiastical pursuits alone, Rev. Prof. Archibald Charteris' descendants have made their own unique contributions to society. Lady Cynthia Asquith graced Tatler's front cover alongside her son John while Lady Mary Charteris exuded grace and charm wherever she went. Violet Charteris holds her place among these remarkable women as Lady Elcho - a title befitting her regal demeanor. Meanwhile, Luke Charteris stood tall behind Princess Elizabeth during the Royal Visit to Vatican City - a testament to his loyalty towards royalty. Completing this illustrious family tree is none other than Viscountess Long of Wraxhall herself who carries forward the legacy with pride. Through marriages, achievements, and shared experiences across generations, "Charteris" remains synonymous with nobility intertwined with societal impact that continues even today – forever etched in history's annals for all to admire.