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At the age of 26, she married Henry Manners on 25 November 1882.
Husband and wife had little in common; the handsome Henry was a political Conservative whilst Violet was described as "bohemian". She provided him with two male heirs, but her second and third daughters were possibly fathered by others: Lady Violet by Montagu Corry, 1st Baron Rowton and Lady Diana by Harry Cust. The couple also moved in different social circles, as he enjoyed hunting and she pursued more intellectual interests.
The Duke and Duchess of Rutland had five children:
Lady Victoria Marjorie Harriet Manners (1883–1946), married Charles Paget, 6th Marquess of Anglesey and had issue.
Robert Charles John Manners, Lord Haddon (1885–1894), died young.
John Henry Montagu Manners, 9th Duke of Rutland (1886–1940).
Lady Violet Catherine Manners (1888–1971), she married firstly, Hugo Charteris, Lord Elcho, son of Hugo Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss and had issue. She married secondly, Guy Benson.
Lady Diana Olivia Winifred Maud Manners (1892–1986). She married Duff Cooper, 1st Viscount Norwich and had issue.
