Congratulations are in order for Viscountess Garnock (née Lady Violet Manners) and her husband Viscount Garnock, who are expecting their first child together.
Violet and William James Lindesay-Bethune have exclusively shared their happy news with HELLO!, telling us: "We are thrilled to share that we are expecting our first child. We are so grateful and excited for all that's to come."
© James WhatlingThe couple are over the moon at this new chapter of their life and are set to open up about Violet's pregnancy in HELLO! Magazine, coming soon.
Violet, 32, is the daughter of Emma Manners, the Duchess of Rutland and David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland, whose family home is Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, while William, 35, is the son of former MP James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay and Diana Lindesay-Bethune, Countess of Lindsay.
Violet is the founder and CEO of the newly launched HeritageXplore, the "first platform to bring together Britain’s independently owned heritage sites for an immersive discovery and booking experience."
William is an entrepreneur and the founder of the non-alcoholic spirit brand Feragaia.
A beautiful wedding day
The couple married in June 2025 at St Mary the Virgin Church in the village of Bottesford, Leicestershire, before celebrating at Belvoir Castle.
Violet was stunning in a couture gown by Phillipa Lepley and the beautiful Rutland tiara, which has been in her family since the 18th century.
© James WhatlingThe sparkling diadem features diamond carnations and fuchsias and was previously worn in 1997 by Lady Theresa Manners on her wedding day to Dr. John Chipman. The groom donned a kilt in the Lindsay family tartan, adorned with a tasselled sporran.
A source, who was present on the day, told HELLO!: "The couple couldn’t have chosen a more perfect day to get married. It felt like the whole town came down to the church to wish them well on their big day.
"The groom arrived with his friends and his father in a vintage red London bus, all of them looking very smart in their tweeds and kilts. Then Violet arrived in another closed carriage to gasps from the crowd, looking so happy as she waved to the crowds and gave them a thumbs up from the door of the church."
The photographer added: "The couple emerged from the church beaming with joy, to cheers from the crowds. They walked down the path alone together and couldn’t keep their eyes off each other, before being joined by the family to wave them off in their carriage.
"It was a day full of joy and happiness for both of the families, with the Duke and Duchess of Rutland leaving with the Earl and Countess of Lindsay, looking like they couldn't wait to get the party started!"
Read all about Violet and William's exciting baby news soon in HELLO! Magazine.
