Elizabeth Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch (1954–2023)

Elizabeth Marion Frances Montagu Douglas Scott, Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry (born Lady Elizabeth Kerr; 8 June 1954 – 30 April 2023), styled Countess of Dalkeith between 1981 and 2007, was a Scottish peeress and philanthropist.

Her siblings included Michael Kerr, 13th Marquess of Lothian, and Clare FitzRoy, Countess of Euston.

[2] Styled as Countess of Dalkeith from marriage, she became Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry when her husband succeeded to the dukedoms on his father's death in 2007.

[3][5] They had four children:[1] The Duchess's husband was once Scotland's largest private landowner and the family resided on four estates, Boughton House in Northamptonshire, Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfries and Galloway, and Eildon Hall and Bowhill House in the Scottish Borders.

[1][2][3] Her death came six days before the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla where her husband carried the Sceptre with Cross into Westminster Abbey.