Mary Russell

Lady Mary Russell (January 13, 1934 – September 18, 2022) was a Scottish socialite who was a maid of honour at the coronation of Elizabeth II. She was the youngest maid of honour at the Queen's coronation. Early life and family Russell was born as Mary Baillie-Hamilton on 13 January 1934 to George Baillie-Hamilton, 12th Earl of Haddington. His brother was a British peer, John Baillie-Hamilton, 13th Earl of Haddington. Her family is the owner of Tyninghame House. When she was at the age of 10, a French governess started to homeschool her and continued until she was 13 years old. She attended Mayfield School, Mayfield. She married twice, with Adrian Bailey in 1954 and with David Russell. She left behind five children and twelve grandchildren.