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Lady Alice Manners

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Lady Alice Manners
BornAlice Louisa Lilly Manners
(1995-04-27) 27 April 1995 (age 30)
Nottingham, England
FatherDavid Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland
MotherEmma Watkins
OccupationColumnist, model

Lady Alice Louisa Lilly Manners (born 27 April 1995) is an English columnist, fashion model and socialite.

Early life

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Lady Alice is the second child of David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland and Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland.[1] She is an older sister of Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby and Lord Hugo Manners.

She attended Queen Margaret's School, York[2] along with her two sisters, Lady Violet and Lady Eliza. After secondary school, Alice attended the Condé Nast College of Fashion and Design.

Education and career

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She worked as a personal shopper at Selfridges, as a stylist, and as a model. She is signed with Leni's Models agency, having posed for Bare Minerals, Matthew Williamson, and Ralph Lauren and having walked the runway for Dolce & Gabbana.[3][4] She had placements with magazines including Vogue and Tatler, and a fashion diploma at the Conde Nast College.[3][5]

She is also a writer, with her own fashion column in The Sunday Telegraph.[6][7][1] She is a high-profile figure of the London social scene.[8][9][10][11][12][13] She and her sisters, known for outlandish behaviour and partying, have been dubbed "the bad-Manners girls" and "no Manners sisters" by the press.[14][15][16]

In 2017, Vanity Fair referred to Lady Alice Manners and her sisters as the "real-life Crawley sisters of London", drawing a comparison to the fictional aristocratic family from Downton Abbey.[17][1]

Personal life

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Reflecting on family celebrations, Lady Alice has described her father's 50th birthday party at Belvoir Castle as a particular highlight, recalling that guests wore 1920's attire and that the atmosphere evoked the castle's historic character.[3]

For her 18th birthday in 2013, Lady Alice's younger brothers, Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby, and Lord Hugo Manners, made a notable entrance on camels. Her grandmother, Roma Watkins, attended in a bellydancer costume, and family friend Gus Cameron, nephew of David Cameron, dressed as a sheikh.[10]

In 2015, Alice and her sisters faced complaints from neighbours about loud parties at their home in Fulham. One neighbour reportedly contacted the Duke of Rutland and the local council, and the police were called on at least one occasion.[16]

In July 2016, she attended the Gentleman’s Journal summer party in Chelsea alongside her sister, Lady Violet Manners. Held during the Masterpiece London art fair, the event featured a performance by magician Archie Manners and drew a crowd of young figures from London’s social scene.[18]

In 2020, Lady Alice was reported to be the long-term partner of Otis Ferry, the son of Bryan Ferry, and to be living with him at Belvoir Castle.[19]

In November 2024, Alice participated in a demonstration in London, alongside her siblings and other individuals, including members of the aristocracy, opposing proposed changes to inheritance tax. The event included a march on Whitehall in support of British farmers that voiced concerns that the proposed reforms could impact the viability of family-run farms and rural estates.[20]

In April 2025, Lady Alice celebrated her 30th birthday with a Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed event at Belvoir Castle,[21] the family’s estate in Leicestershire. Joined by her sisters, Lady Eliza and Lady Violet, along with guests from British high society, the celebration featured elaborate floral decorations, theatrical costumes, and a banquet styled with natural motifs. The event reflected the Manners family's longstanding tradition of hosting social gatherings at the castle.[22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Reginato, James (3 November 2017). "The Manners Sisters Are Real-Life Crawley Sisters of London". vanityfair.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  2. ^ "The Official Guide to Next Gen Royals". eonline.com. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  3. ^ a b c Leaper, Caroline (1 December 2016). "Why Lady Alice Manners is fashion's new name to watch". The Telegraph. Retrieved 25 November 2017 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  4. ^ Director, Anna Murphy, Fashion (4 November 2017). "Real-world style inspired by Queen and country at Harrods". Retrieved 25 November 2017 – via www.thetimes.co.uk.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Woodward, Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis, Jooney (13 April 2016). "The Great Gatsby Meets Downton Abbey in Wales". vogue.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Glorious Goodwood 2017: the wildest hats and boldest dresses from the third day of racing". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Inside Belvoir Castle: The Duke of Rutland opens up to Tatler". www.tatler.com. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  8. ^ "Londoner's Diary: No costume change for Lady Alice Manners". www.msn.com. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  9. ^ Jewellery, Allison Bryan. "Lady Alice Manners". allisonbryan.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Lady Eliza Manners's 18th-birthday party". www.tatler.com. 9 November 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  11. ^ Roycroft-Davis, Chris (5 June 2016). "Never mind his elder sisters... My boy will be duke". express.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  12. ^ "Cartier Queen's Cup Polo: Lara Stone and Lady Kitty Spencer lead the most stylish looks". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  13. ^ "Ahead of Royal Ascot, look back at the chicest looks from last year". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  14. ^ "Lady Alice, Lady Eliza and Lady Violet Manners (a.k.a. "The No Manners Girls") - The Steeple Times". thesteepletimes.com. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Violet, Alice and Eliza Manners are lacking just that: manners". afr.com. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2017.
  16. ^ a b Turner, Camilla (20 February 2015). "Duke of Rutland's daughters infuriate neighbours with wild 'all-night' parties". Retrieved 25 November 2017 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  17. ^ "The Manners sisters are the coolest royals you've never heard of". Vogue Australia. 20 August 2020. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  18. ^ Tatler (7 July 2016). "Masterpiece London and the Gentleman's Journal summer party". Tatler. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  19. ^ Hilary Rose, "A 356-room castle, three socialites, no staff…", The Times, 14 May 2020, accessed 6 December 2021
  20. ^ Strunck, Clara (20 November 2024). "High society comes together to join the farmers' march in London". Tatler. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  21. ^ "Castle turns into a Midsummer Night's Dream for Lady's 30th birthday celebrations". LincsOnline. 2 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  22. ^ Bickerstaff, Isaac (29 April 2025). "Lady Alice Manners celebrates her 30th birthday with a fairytale extravaganza at Belvoir Castle". Tatler. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
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