The grandeur and romantic allure of Highclere Castle, famously known as the real-life Downton Abbey, have fascinated audiences worldwide. But behind the scenes of this iconic estate lies a poignant and lesser-known love story of Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnarvon, and the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert.
Lady Almina, born the illegitimate daughter of banking tycoon Alfred de Rothschild, brought a considerable dowry when she married George Herbert in 1895. Her immense wealth saved Highclere Castle from financial ruin, much like the fictional marriage of Cora and Robert Crawley in Downton Abbey.
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