2006-11-13 08:41:37 · 26 answers · asked by MarkTl 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
The wife of an Earl bears the rank of Countess.
2006-11-13 08:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by uk_lad_2003 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The title is countess, however you would refer to her as Lady of X or Lady X, for example Lady of Lincoln or Lady Nelson
"An Earl has the title Earl of X when the title originates from a placename, or Earl X when the title comes from a surname. In either case, the Earl is referred to as Lord X, and his wife as Lady X. Countesses who hold earldoms in their own right also use Lady X, but their husbands do not receive any titles."
2006-11-16 20:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mike J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wife of an Earl is a Countess. The precise title varies by her status.
eg if you have the Earl of Walton
The wife of the current Earl is called the Countess of Walton.
The widow of the previous Earl is called the Dowager Countess of Walton.
A divorced wife of an Earl is known by her first name, eg Elizabeth, Countess of Walton.
2006-11-16 20:04:05 · answer #3 · answered by Bridget F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An Earl's wife is known as a Countess.
2006-11-14 09:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Marilyn 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Countess
in the case of the wife of The Prince Edward
she is either Princess Edward the Countess of Wessex
or Lady Wessex
2006-11-14 06:24:34 · answer #5 · answered by wwJad 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Countess. In Europe, the titles are Count and Countess, in England, they are Earl and Countess.
2006-11-15 16:44:59 · answer #6 · answered by bellegurl17 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Countess
2006-11-15 07:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by kerrie h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Countess
2006-11-13 16:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lupee 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Its definately a countess. i.e. The earl of Wessex/ countess of Wessex. Andrew and Sophie.
2006-11-13 16:45:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Earl's wife :):)
pretty close dont you think?
2006-11-13 21:27:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋