 She subsequently studied for three years under George Hendrik Breitner, a well-known pupil of Anton Rubinstein's, and later, she had the advantage of the experience of Leonhard Emil Bach.At five years of age, Canon Duckworth brought her to the notice of Her Majesty, who, invited Douste to Buckingham Palace, and presented her with a gold cross enriched with pearls.During this season, Douste and her sister, Louise Douste played before the Prince and Princess of Wales at Marlborough House.