Frances Apsley

Frances Apsley later Lady Bathhurst (1653 - 1727) was a maid of honour to Mary and Anne of York. Letters written by a sentimental adolescent Mary to Apsley reveal that Mary idolised Frances ^[1] Whilst there are some historians who believe the writings to be proof of Mary's lesbianism, ^[2] most historians, however, disagree for after Mary's marriage to William of Orange she fell deeply in love with her husband. She did, however, maintain her platonic friendship with Frances via ongoing correspondence, who married Lord Benjamin Bathhurst. Lady Bathhurst is buried in Westminster Abbey, London, England.

References

^ Waterson, Nellie M. (1928)."Mary II, Queen of England 1689-1694"> p.3-9, Duke University Press,Durham, ISBN 978-1163192689
^ Farquhar, Michael (2001). A Treasury of Royal Scandals, p.20. Penguin Books, New York. ISBN 0-7394-2025-9

Persondata
Name	Apsley, Frances
Alternative names	Lady Bathhurst
Short description
Date of birth	1653
Place of birth
Date of death	1727
Place of death	PLACE OF BURIAL = Westminster Abbey