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This article is about the English former fashion model. For her great-great grandmother, see Violet Manners, Duchess of Rutland.

Viscountess Garnock
Manners at British Polo Day Morocco 2014
Born
Violet Diana Louise Manners

(1993-08-18) 18 August 1993 (age 31)
Nottingham, England
EducationQueen Margaret's School, York
Occupation(s)Model, businesswoman
Spouse
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(m. 2025)​
Parents
RelativesLady Alice Manners (sister)
Lady Eliza Manners (sister)
Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby (brother)
Lord Hugo Manners (brother)
Charles Manners, 10th Duke of Rutland (paternal grandfather)
Frances Manners, Duchess of Rutland (paternal grandmother)

Violet Diana Louise Lindesay-Bethune, Viscountess Garnock (née Lady Violet Manners; 18 August 1993) is a British socialite, businesswoman, and model. She began her career in fashion modelling for Tatler and Dolce & Gabbana. She then went into historic preservation and heritage, co-producing the podcast Duchess with her mother, Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, and organizing overnight stays at her family home, Belvoir Castle, as part of a curated English Heritage tour.

She is the founder and CEO of HeritageXplore, a digital listings and ticketing platform for independently owned historic castles, palaces, and country houses in the United Kingdom. She is married to William Lindesay-Bethune, Viscount Garnock, the son and heir of James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay.

Early life

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Born in Nottingham,[citation needed] she is the eldest child of David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland, and Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland. She has two younger sisters, Lady Alice and Lady Eliza, and two younger brothers, Charles Manners, Marquess of Granby, and Lord Hugo Manners.[1]

She was raised at Belvoir Castle, the official residence of her family,[2] having moved there in 2000 with her siblings following the death of her grandfather, the 10th Duke of Rutland.[3]

Manners studied at Queen Margaret's School, York.[4]

Education and career

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Along with her sisters, Lady Alice and Lady Eliza, Lady Violet is known for her activities within the London social scene.[5][6] She and her sisters have received national press for their outlandish behaviour, being dubbed the "bad-Manners girls."[7][8] She has worked as a model, having been featured in Tatler and walking the runway for Dolce & Gabbana.[9][10]

She worked for My Beautiful City, a creative agency[clarification needed] in Soho, before starting her own marketing and brand-strategy consultant company.[4] She also has worked for Robin Birley, in public relations for Gleneagles, and a geopolitical consultant firm called Etoile.

In 2021, Manners was leading a creative marketing agency called Akana Collective.[11]

She is credited by her mother, Emma Manners, with inspiring Duchess[12], the podcast launched in 2021[13] which ran for four seasons.[14] The idea for the podcast originated during her time studying for a business and finance diploma[15] at UCLA in Los Angeles.[16] Inspired by observing American perceptions of the British aristocracy, she proposed the concept to her mother, the Duchess of Rutland, aiming to present a more authentic account of life in historic estates from the perspective of those who manage them in the 21st century.[17] In preparation, she explored over fifty historic houses.

In 2021, Manners proposed the idea of offering overnight stays at Belvoir Castle as part of a curated heritage tour. The initiative was inspired by feedback from a listener of the Duchess podcast, which she co-produced. Responding to interest in visiting the historic estates featured in the series, Manners developed the concept to provide guests with a structured experience of British country houses, including Belvoir Castle.[16]

In 2024, she launched HeritageXplore,[3] a digital listings and ticketing platform focused on independently owned historic castles, palaces, and manor houses in the United Kingdom. She serves as the platform's founder and CEO, with the aim of supporting public engagement with the country's heritage sites.[2][18]

In 2023, Manners announced her candidacy for the National Trust's advisory council. Motivated by concerns over what she viewed as the politicisation of the organisation, she aimed to contribute to its strategic direction and governance.[15][clarification needed]

Personal life

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Manners attended the launch event for Montblanc's Extreme Collection in October 2014 at the brand's boutique in Mayfair, London. Despite inclement weather, the event attracted several guests, and Manners was seen engaging with other attendees while viewing the newly released fountain pens and watches.[19]

In 2015, Manners and her sisters received complaints from neighbours about noise from parties at their Fulham home. One neighbour contacted the Duke of Rutland and the council, and police were reportedly called on one occasion. She later referenced the complaints on social media.[20]

In July 2016, she attended the Gentleman's Journal summer party held in Chelsea, London, alongside her sister Lady Alice Manners. The event, which took place during the Masterpiece London art fair period, included a performance by magician Archie Manners and was attended by various young social figures.[21]

In March 2017, Manners attended a celebration for Italian fashion designer Luisa Beccaria in Mayfair. The event featured a themed dinner and a fashion show, where guests, including Manners, viewed the designer's latest collection.[22] In May of the same year, she attended the Ivy Chelsea Garden party alongside guests including Lottie Moss and Lady Natasha Isaacs.[23] In June, it was reported that she had moved into a new flat in Notting Hill and was working in three different roles.[24] She also attended the Summer Season Opener at Gleneagles Hotel in July 2017. The event featured activities such as clay pigeon shooting, falconry, and hiking, as well as evening celebrations including dinner and dancing.[25] This year, Vanity Fair referred to Manners and her sisters as the "real-life Crawley sisters of London", drawing a comparison to the fictional aristocratic family from Downton Abbey.[26][4]

In January 2018, she attended the opening of the NARS boutique on King's Road, alongside guests including Tigerlily Taylor and Frankie Herbert. The event featured makeup demonstrations, light refreshments, and a musical performance by Sophie-Rose Harper.[27]

In January 2019, she attended British Polo Day events held in Jaipur and Jodhpur, India. Hosted by Rajmata Padmini Devi of Jaipur and Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Marwar-Jodhpur, the three-day programme included a gala dinner at Umaid Bhawan Palace. Other attendees included the Duchess of Rutland and the Duke of Argyll. The event raised £38,000 for the charity Head Injuries Through Sport.[28]

In November 2024, Manners 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.[29] In December, the same year, she attended the annual Claridge's Christmas Tree unveiling in Mayfair. The event was also attended by Olivia Buckingham, Lady Victoria Hervey, Alice Naylor-Leyland, and Emma, Marchioness of Bath.[30]

She attended the wedding of Lord George Carnegie and Matilda St Aubyn on 7 June 2025. The event brought together members of the British aristocracy, with Lord George being the son of the 4th Duke and Duchess of Fife and a descendant of King Edward VII, and Matilda St Aubyn a member of the family of the Barons St Levan.[31]

Marriage

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Manners met William, Viscount Garnock in late 2023, at his family home in Scotland. They were introduced by William's sister and brother-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Noto, who invited Manners to a New Year's party.[32][33]

In July 2024, after six months of long-distance dating,[32][33] her engagement to William James Lindesay-Bethune, Viscount of Garnock, son and heir of James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay, was announced.[34] It was reported that the ceremony would happen at Belvoir Castle and would be a private event, not open to the public.[3]

In May 2025, she held a Western-themed pre-wedding celebration at Moscar Lodge in Sheffield, attended by family and friends. The event included outdoor activities and wellness elements. It took place ahead of her marriage to William James Lindesay-Bethune, Viscount Garnock.[35]

On 21 June 2025, she married William, Viscount Garnock, at Belvoir Castle, in a wedding attended by several members of the British aristocracy.[36] They were married at the church of St Mary the Virgin, Bottesford, Leicestershire.[37][38] The bride wore a couture gown by Phillipa Lepley[39] inspired by the design of a gown worn by Manners great-grandmother, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll.[32] and the historic Rutland tiara,[36][40] an item passed down through the family since the 18th century.[32][33][40][41] The ceremony, officiated by Stuart, the Manners family's vicar for 20 years,[32][33] brought together two aristocratic families with roots in the English and Scottish peerage, dating back to the Norman Conquest and the 17th century respectively.[36][41] Bridesmaids included Lady Violet’s sisters, and guests included Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, Sabrina Percy, and Flora Vesterberg.[36][37][38][42] The honeymoon was in South Africa.[43]

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