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‘The Gilded Age’: The Real-Life Miserable Marriage of Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough

Last updated: June 23, 2025 6:55 pm
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Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough: A Marriage of Convenience

Consuelo Vanderbilt found herself in a predicament – she needed to marry for money to ensure the upkeep of Blenheim, the Duke of Marlborough’s estate. Despite being infatuated with an English gentleman, she ultimately chose financial security over love. The Duke, on the other hand, saw in Consuelo a means to maintain the lavish lifestyle he desired at Blenheim.

After their divorce in 1907, the terms of the Vanderbilt and Marlborough agreement came to light. The Duke was to receive a substantial yearly allowance of $100,000, along with $2.5 million in railroad stock. Consuelo, too, received a sizable sum, securing her financial independence.

Despite her initial reluctance, Consuelo eventually acquiesced to the engagement under pressure from her mother, Alva. She became a prime example of a “dollar princess” – American heiresses who married European nobility in exchange for social status and titles. In the late 1800s, these unions had a significant impact on British society, with American heiresses marrying a substantial portion of the House of Lords.

In 1895, Consuelo and the Duke tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at St. Thomas Church in New York City. However, the lead-up to the wedding was marred by tears and restrictions imposed by Alva, who closely monitored Consuelo to prevent any attempts to escape the marriage. The emotional turmoil experienced by the bride was evident as the ceremony was delayed due to her tearful state.

Despite the initial circumstances surrounding their union, Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough’s marriage exemplified the complex dynamics of the era’s high society, where wealth and social standing often dictated one’s choices in matters of the heart.

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