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Lady Loughborough (Sheila Chisholm), WW1
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Lady Loughborough (Sheila Chisholm), WW1
Margaret Sheila Mackellar Chisholm, daughter of Harry Chisholm of Sydney, NSW, Australia married in 1915 Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough, eldest son of the fifth Earl of Rosslyn. The marriage suffered from Loughboroughs drinking and gambling and the couple divorced in 1926. In 1920, Albert, Duke of York, the future King George VI was linked romantically with Sheila who, at that point, was still a married woman. She married secondly in 1928, Sir John Millbanke, eleventh baronet (d. 1947) and thirdly, Prince Dimitri Romanoff of Russia in 1954. She died in 1969. Pictured on the front cover of The Sketch after the birth of her second son. Date: 1918
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This stunning portrait graced the cover of The Sketch magazine in 1918, featuring the captivating Lady Sheila Chisholm, nee Mackellar, shortly after the birth of her second son. At the time, Lady Sheila was married to Francis Edward Scudamore St Clair-Erskine, Lord Loughborough, the eldest son of the fifth Earl of Rosslyn. Their marriage, however, was plagued by Loughborough's excessive drinking and gambling, leading to their divorce in 1926. Prior to her divorce, Lady Sheila was linked romantically with Albert, Duke of York, who would later become King George VI. This scandalous affair took place while she was still married to Lord Loughborough. Following her divorce, Lady Sheila married Sir John Millbanke, the eleventh baronet, in 1928. In a surprising turn of events, she married Prince Dimitri Romanoff of Russia in 1954. Lady Sheila's life was filled with intrigue and drama, typical of the high society circles she moved in. Her beauty and allure are evident in this exquisite portrait, which showcases the elegance and grace of a woman of her time. This image is a captivating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the life of a remarkable and complex woman.
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