The Longleat Estate in Wiltshire, long associated with the Marquesses of Bath, has reportedly seen the departure of two former mistresses of the late Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, following years of legal disputes after his death in 2020. Known for his unconventional lifestyle during a 51-year marriage to actress Anna Gael, the late Marquess maintained relationships with numerous women he referred to as his “wifelets.” At the time of his passing, three of these women resided in properties owned by the estate.

Sources close to the estate revealed that Ceawlin Thynn, the current Lord Bath and son of the late Marquess, insisted the remaining former partners vacate their residences in the village of Horningsham, adjacent to the Longleat Estate. Letters were reportedly sent to the women demanding their departure shortly after Alexander Thynn’s death. Of the three, only Trudi Juggernauth-Sharma, a former model and nurse, continues to occupy a grace-and-favour cottage on the estate.

Ms. Juggernauth-Sharma, aged 76 and identified as wifelet number 68, said she feels a sense of relief to be the last remaining resident among the late Marquess’s former companions. She acknowledged feeling a loss of privileges and support that were present during Alexander Thynn’s lifetime, including conveniences such as transportation arranged by the estate. She described her relationship with the late Marquess as longstanding, dating back to 1998.

The other two former mistresses, Amanda Doyle and Mariella Antonella, vacated their homes amid the estate’s efforts to reclaim the properties. Ms. Doyle, a former music producer, reportedly left her detached cottage late last Christmas, leaving behind furniture and debris which required clearance. Ms. Antonella, an artist who had lived in a Georgian house on the estate for decades, is said to have moved out approximately a year prior. Villagers speculated both women might have received financial settlements, with Ms. Doyle believed to have made a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act, which allows financially dependent individuals to seek provision from an estate in the absence of adequate testamentary support. The details of any settlements remain undisclosed.

Local sources indicated that the new Lord Bath was eager to remove the former mistresses from estate properties, a move met with resistance by some who claimed the late Marquess had granted them rights to reside in the homes. The estate itself has not publicly commented on the situation, and attempts to reach Ms. Doyle and Ms. Antonella for further comment were unsuccessful.

Alexander Thynn’s estate was valued at £23 million, with the majority bequeathed to his widow and children, leaving no provision for his former partners. The Longleat Estate, known for its historic family seat and safari park, has been in the Thynn family since the 1600s.