ceded the dukedom to their son Charles Wellesley, Marquess of Douro, in 2010. In 2007 the Duchess was appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to the Community of Hampshire. References 1922 births 2010 deaths Diana British duchesses by marriage Members of the Order of the British Empire British Army personnel of World War II People from Woolwich People from Stratfield Saye