Roberte Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough
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Roberte de Neuflize Ponsonby, Countess of Bessborough (b. 18?? - d. 1979), was the daughter of Baron Jean de Neuflize of Paris.
On 25 June 1912, she married Vere Ponsonby, Viscount Duncannon and held the courtesy title of Viscountess Duncannon.
On 1 December 1920, the Viscount's father died and inherited the title of Earl of Bessborough, whereupon Roberte then became known as the Countess of Bessborough.
| Preceded by The Marchioness of Willingdon |
Viceregal Consort of Canada 1931 – 1935 |
Succeeded by The Lady Tweedsmuir |
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