Lavinia Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk

Lavinia Mary Fitzalan-Howard, Duchess of Norfolk, LG, CBE (22 March 1916–10 December 1995) was a British noblewoman, most notable for her marriage to the 16th Duke of Norfolk, and her subsequent proximity to the Royal Family. From 1975 to her death in 1995, she was Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex and a steward at Goodwood.

For many years, the traditional curtain-raiser to the English international cricket season was a match between Lavinia, Duchess of Norfolk's XI and the visitors, played at Arundel Castle.

Preceded by The Duke of Norfolk	Lord Lieutenant of West Sussex 1975–1995	Succeeded by The Duke of Richmond

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