Diana de Vere Beauclerk facts for kids
Diana de Vere Beauclerk, Lady Huddleston (born December 10, 1842 – died April 1, 1905) was an English writer. She wrote two books, Summer and Winter in Norway (1868) and True Love (1869). She used the pen name Lady Di Beauclerk for her books.
Her Life
Lady Diana de Vere Beauclerk was born in London on December 10, 1842. Her parents were William Beauclerk, 9th Duke of St Albans and Elizabeth Catherine Gubbins. In 1863, Diana was one of eight bridesmaids for Queen Alexandra.
She married Sir John Walter Huddleston in 1872. After her marriage, she was known as Lady Diana Huddleston. However, many people called her "The Beautiful Lady Di" or simply "Lady Di."
Lady Diana was well-known in Norwich. She helped her husband, Sir John, with his political campaign there. He won the election in 1874. She often sat with her husband during trials.
Sir John Walter Huddleston passed away on September 5, 1890. Lady Diana was very sad after losing her husband. She kept his memory close to her.
Lady Diana Huddleston died in London on April 1, 1905. Her ashes were buried next to her husband's. They did not have any children. She left a lot of money to her servants.
Her Books
Lady Di Beauclerk wrote Summer and Winter in Norway (1868) and True Love (1869). In 1867, she traveled through Norway with her mother and their maid, Teresina. They left behind their usual comforts to experience Norway in both summer and winter.
Her travel book, Summer and Winter in Norway, was published the next year. The Pall Mall Gazette newspaper reviewed it positively. They said it was a simple story and not meant to be a travel guide.
Her second book, True Love, was praised by Morning Post. They liked its humor and characters. The newspaper even suggested that Lady Di Beauclerk could become a very popular writer. However, the Saturday Review did not like the novel as much. They called it "commonplace and dull."
