Former Wife of Duke
If a marriage between a duke and duchess has been dissolved, the former wife (although no longer a peeress) may continue to use her title as a duke's wife, preceded by her forename (unless she remarries*).
How to address the Former Wife of a Duke:
Beginning of letter |
Dear Duchess |
End of letter |
Yours sincerely |
Envelope |
Jillian, Duchess of Hamilton |
Verbal communication |
Duchess |
Invitation |
Jillian, Duchess of Hamilton |
Description in conversation |
The Duchess of Hamilton |
List of Directors or Patrons |
Jillian, Duchess of Hamilton |
Place card |
Jillian, Duchess of Hamilton |
Legal document |
Jillian Duchess of Hamilton |