1. When the Queen walked through the room, both duchesses Curtsied …

2. After this, there are duchesses, marchionesses, Countesses, visCountesses and baronesses, in descending order.

3. Synonyms for Baronesses include peeresses, gentlewomen, ladies, aristocrats, dames, miladies, noblewomen, duchesses, countesses and princesses

4. Anglophile Style: Dresses (aka “Frocks”) Today’s duchesses favor sheath dresses, or conservative fit and flares, with a few things in common: high necklines, covered shoulders, and wrap ties