The Duchess

“When she appeared, every eye was turned towards her; when absent she was the subject of universal conversation.”

Young and beautiful, Georgiana Spencer married the fabulously wealthy Duke of Devonshire in 1774. Famous not only for her beauty and sense of style, she was also renowned for her unusual marital arrangements, political campaigning and addiction to gambling.

Keira Knightley plays the leading role in this story of Georgiana’s fascinating life. Filming took place in the Peak District and Derbyshire at Chatsworth, the real home of the Dukes of Devonshire, as well as Kedleston Hall, which stood in for Althorp, her family home.

The Duchess, starring Keira Knightley

Visit The Duchess movie website to see a trailer of the film, which was released on September 5th 2008.

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