[2] While Queen Victoria refused a match between Albert and one of her closer family members, Lady Mary was suggested as a suitable replacement.

[3] However, Lady Mary and Albert's marriage was annulled on 3 January 1880 and civilly dissolved on 28 July 1880 by order of Charles III.

On numerous occasions, she and her husband entertained her brother the Duke of Hamilton and his great friend the Prince of Wales.

There are still portraits hanging in the Palace of numerous members of her family, including one of her father in full Highland dress.

The Palace grounds, on the shores of Lake Balaton, contains a Festetics family Mausoleum which is the final resting place of Lady Mary and her husband.