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Lady Carnarvon
Fiona, Countess of Carnarvon — author, historian, and chatelaine of Highclere Castle.
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The Countess of Carnarvon
Fiona, Countess of Carnarvon, has lived at Highclere Castle since her marriage to the 8th Earl in 1999. As chatelaine of one of England's most celebrated country houses, she has dedicated herself to preserving and sharing its extraordinary heritage.
A bestselling author, Lady Carnarvon has written extensively about the history of Highclere and the remarkable people who have lived there — from Lady Almina, who turned the castle into a First World War hospital, to the 5th Earl, who funded Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Her popular blog, Lady Carnarvon's Journal, offers a personal window into life at Highclere — the seasons, the gardens, the events, and the stories that make the estate so special.
Lady Carnarvon's Blog
Follow Lady Carnarvon's personal journal — stories from the castle, the gardens, and life on the Highclere estate through the seasons.
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At Home at Highclere
Entertaining at the Real Downton Abbey
A beautiful celebration of life at Highclere Castle — its history, interiors, gardens, and the art of entertaining in a great English house.
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey
The Lost Legacy of Highclere Castle
The extraordinary true story of Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon, who transformed Highclere into a hospital during the First World War.
The Husband Hunters
American Heiresses Who Married into the British Aristocracy
The fascinating story of the American heiresses — including Lady Almina herself — who crossed the Atlantic to marry into the British aristocracy.
Lady Carnarvon's Cookbook
Recipes from the Real Downton Abbey
A collection of recipes and stories from the kitchen at Highclere, celebrating the food and traditions of a great English country house.
Visit Highclere
Come and experience the castle, gardens, and Egyptian Exhibition that Lady Carnarvon writes about so vividly.
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