Inside the high society wedding of Lady Violet Manners as she marries her 'Caledonian Cowboy' Viscount Garnock
Against the backdrop of her family's historic home, Belvoir Castle, on Saturday, Lady Violet Manners celebrated her marriage to William James Lindesay-Bethune, also known as Viscount Garnock, in one of high society's biggest weddings of 2025.
The happy couple were wed in a traditional church service before a lavish party on Saturday at the Manners family's 15,000-acre ancestral pile in Leicestershire.
Lady Violet, 31, said 'I do' with Viscount Garnock, 33, in a service that brings together two of Britain's most prominent aristocratic families together.
Ahead of this weekend's ceremony, the daughter of The Duke and Duchess of Rutland, David Manners, the 11th Duke of Rutland, and Emma Manners, had announced her engagement to colourful Scottish aristocrat William last summer in a post that read 'I said "yes" to my Caledonian Cowboy'.
William is the son and heir of the 16th Earl of Lindsay, and is based both in Scotland and Texas in the U.S. He is also co-founder of a low and no alcohol spirits brand.
On Saturday, in bright sunshine, the couple were wed at St Mary The Virgin Church in Bottesford with the bride looking resplendent in a Phillipa Lepley couture gown.
Lady Violet wore a family heirloom for her big day, donning the diamond Rutland tiara, which has been part of her lineage for more than 300 years, and hasn't been worn at a public occasion since the late 90s.
The 31-year-old bride wore her brunette hair pinned back, with a flowing veil behind the tiara.
The happy couple, who announced their engagement last summer, wave at guests and well-wishers after being named man and wife
Lady Violet's bridal gown had puffed sleeves and a delicate sheer panel under her neckline which was embroidered with symbols including stars and love hearts.
Meanwhile, the groom was attired in a kilt made from the red and green Lindsay family tartan, which he wore with a traditional sporran and a pale grey suit with a green and blue pattered tie.
The newlyweds were seen waving at guests and well-wishers as they made their way as man and wife from St Mary The Virgin Church back to Belvoir Castle.
Elsewhere, the bridesmaids' stylish sartorial choices tipped a hat to the bride's Christian name by wearing a pretty shade of violet.
They wore their hair tied back and adorned with flowers that co-ordinated with their dresses.
Amongst the bridesmaids were Lady Violet's sisters, Eliza and Alice alongside Lady Violet's close friend Devisha Kumari Singh.
Mother-of-the-bride Emma Manners, the Duchess of Rutland, who is battling breast cancer after a shock diagnosis in the spring, looked elegant in a jacquard coat and dress in a shade of light pink, and a statement tilted hat.
The cream of high society made up the guests at the stately home nuptials, with Lady Tatiana Mountbatten, Lady Sabrina Percy and Princess Alexandra's granddaughter Flora Vesterberg, all in attendance.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Telegraph
18 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Johnny Depp: My friends betrayed me
Johnny Depp, the Hollywood actor, has claimed he was betrayed by his friends after being accused of abuse by his ex-wife Amber Heard. The strongly denied claims were first levelled against Depp, 62, by Heard during divorce proceedings in 2016. The actor's failed marriage to the 39-year-old actress made international headlines when details of alleged violence between the pair were aired in courts in the UK and US. Depp has now criticised the behaviour of several close friends at the time and also claimed he had been a 'crash test dummy for the #MeToo movement'. 'I'll tell you what hurts. There are people, and I'm thinking of three, who did me dirty. Those people were at my kids' parties, throwing them in the air,' he told The Sunday Times. 'And, look, I understand people who could not stand up [for me], because the most frightening thing to them was making the right choice.' One individual who spoke out against Depp despite their long working relationship was Tracey Jacobs, his agent of 30 years, who was sacked in 2016. She claimed during Depp's legal battles that studios were 'reluctant' to hire him because of his lateness. Depp said of Jacobs: 'My loyalty is the last thing anybody could question. I was with one agent for 30 years, but she spoke in court about how difficult I was.' His image came under global scrutiny when he brought a libel case against The Sun newspaper after he was described as a 'wife-beater' in a column. Numerous alleged details of the couple's marriage were made public during the case, including claims of the actor having a finger severed, being struck by Heard, passing out drunk and finding her faeces in their bed. Depp said he felt compelled to risk revealing details of his personal life, adding: 'Look, it had gone far enough. I knew I'd have to semi-eviscerate myself. Everyone was saying 'It'll go away'. But I can't trust that.' While a judge ruled against Depp in his High Court case against The Sun, the star won damages for defamation from Heard in June 2022 following a legal battle in the US. But the allegations of abuse levelled against Depp by Heard continued to dog the film star, whose presence at the Cannes film festival in 2023 was opposed by several feminist groups in France. Following a period away from major Hollywood productions, Depp has this year been working on his comeback film Day Drinker. In the thriller, Depp will star as a mysterious guest on a private yacht who finds himself entangled with a criminal, played by Penelope Cruz.
The Sun
34 minutes ago
- The Sun
Love Island's Harry reveals surprising encounter with A-list actress, boasting ‘I think I had a chance'
Joshua Rom, Freelance Entertainment Reporter Published: Invalid Date, LOVE Island's Harry has revealed a surprising encounter with a huge A-list actress. On last night's Unseen Bits on ITV2, the islanders were going through their celebrity crushes in the Beach Hut Bonanza segment. 5 5 Farnham Town footballer Harry Cooksley, 30, was delighted to recall an encounter on an airplane with a very famous movie star. He admitted on camera: "The incredible Margot Robbie. "And I'll tell you exactly why, I sat next to her on a flight, we chatted the entire way." He added: "And I actually thought I had a chance with her." Margot, 34, is best known for her huge roles as Harley Quinn in the Suicide Squad movies. She also starred alongside Brad Pitt in films such as and Babylon. The Wolf of Wall Street alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. The Barbie actress is also well known to be a superfan of the long-running ITV reality series. For her 31st birthday she celebrated with her nearest and dearest with a Love Island themed party. She has also met various former contestants including Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti. The Oscar nominee also previously invited Maura Higgins out for a boozy lunch. They both did shots together after they ordered a whole bottle of Margot's own gin, Papa Salt Coastal gin to the table. In 2020, Chris Taylor met the superstar actress at the afterparty of Birds of Prey which led to him getting a cameo in Barbie as a human Ken doll. The reality personality previously told Cosmopolitan: "She's just really down to earth and cool. She's one of the nicest people I've ever met." Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves. Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel. Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos. Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Departures: Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. 5 5 5
Daily Mail
34 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant enjoy date at the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Italy amid claims the couple have secretly wed
Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant enjoyed a date day at the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Italy on Sunday following rumours the couple had married. The Canadian actor, 60, was seen at the MotoGP alongside artist Alexandra, 52, where they appeared in good spirits. Keanu kept a low profile at the race as he covered his face with a cap in the Italian sunshine. Meanwhile, Alexandra smiled as they watched from the sidelines at the Mugello circuit. Keanu looked smart in a grey blazer and white T-shirt, with Alexandra wearing a similar outfit. She wore a pastel purple blazer and sunglasses as she stood close to The Matrix actor. Earlier this month, they attended the premiere of Ballerina together in London. Despite being surrounded by people, the couple looked like they were in their own little love bubble as they chatted and flashed smitten smiles at one another. The PDA continued once they took their place for photographers, with both still firmly clasping one another's hand. It comes after eagle-eyed fans noticed that Alexandra was wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger - further fuelling recent speculation that the couple have secretly wed. Back in April, Alexandra, an artist, was seen wearing the same diamond ring with a gold band during her and Keanu's trip to London. If the couple have indeed secretly tied the knot, it would be Keanu's first marriage, but any grand announcement is unlikely with the fiercely private pair known for keeping their relationship under wraps. Alexandra and Keanu first became acquainted at a dinner party in 2009 and collaborated on two art books together before going red carpet official in 2019. Ever since going public, the low-key couple have attended an array of public events together, including the recent Sonic The Hedgehog 3 premiere. During the Sonic premiere, Keanu was asked whether he regarded the event as an example of a 'date night' for him and Alexandra. 'I guess it is! Yeah, we got dolled up and it's been very exciting, and just kind of nerve-wracking in the car, but getting out and it was just like - I don't know, it's just really special to be side by side,' he told Entertainment Tonight. In 2023 Keanu shed some light on his romance with Alexandra. When he was asked to name his 'last moment of bliss,' he told People: 'A couple of days ago with my honey. We were in bed. We were connected.' The Speed star effervesced: 'We were smiling and laughing and giggling. Feeling great. It was just really nice to be together.' The pair have rarely discussed details of their relationship in public. Alexandra found herself at the end of an internet frenzy when she and Keanu went public with their relationship at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in early November 2019. 'I think every single person I knew called me in the first week of November, and that's fascinating,' she told British Vogue a few months later. When she was asked in 2020 about the prospect of marriage, she said: 'Love at every level is deeply important to my identity. How's that for dodging the question?' She added: 'I do not believe that isolation is the way. There is a period of isolation that I do as a painter, but I deeply value the experience of being in relationships.' By the time they went red carpet official, they had been friends for around a decade and it had been reported that Keanu wanted the romance out in the open.
