Emma Weymouth makes a glamorous appearance in New York after sparking debate among royal fans with comments about being the first black woman to marry into British aristocracy
Emma Weymouth commanded attention on Tuesday evening, as she made a dazzling appearance in New York City, after her reality show, Ladies of London, premiered last week.The Marchioness of Bath, 39, was the picture of glitz and glamour as she stepped out in a one-shoulder silver gown, encrusted entirely in rectangular diamantés.The eye-catching number showcased her slender figure, while she added even more sparkle with beaded high heels, diamond earrings and glittery eyeshadow.Flashing a radiant smile, Emma looked to be riding high after the first two episodes of the Ladies of London reboot dropped on Thursday to rave reviews from viewers.After the show's initial run from 2014 to 2017, it has now been rebooted and recast for the fourth season, under the title Ladies of London: The New Reign.The Hayu show follows socialites on the London scene, and stars Emma alongside the likes of former Made in Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli and the mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson, Dara Huang. Emma Weymouth commanded attention on Tuesday evening, as she made a dazzling appearance in New York City, after her reality show, Ladies of London, premiered last week The Marchioness of Bath, 39, was the picture of glitz and glamour as she stepped out in a one-shoulder silver gown, encrusted entirely in rectangular diamantés The eye-catching number showcased her slender figure, while she added even more sparkle with beaded high heels, diamond earrings and glittery eyeshadowAnd it didn't take long for the series to bring up Meghan Markle, with designer Lottie Kane drawing comparisons between the Duchess of Sussex and Emma in opening scenes.Introducing Emma - who is married to Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath - she said: 'She is the first black woman to be married into an aristocratic family, and I think Meghan Markle tries to claim that, but it was actually Emma.'Speaking about being the first black woman to marry into the British aristocracy, Emma said: 'I'm of mixed heritage, half-Nigerian, half-English.'The press commented heavily on the fact that I was going to become the first woman of colour to hold this title, and I acknowledge the fact that... the only woman of colour in this position is me, still to this day.'Fans took to social media to comment on Meghan already getting a mention in the show, with one writing: 'People continue to obsess over Meghan. Her power!'While another added: 'Of course, they think if they mention M it will give them more traction' and a third said: 'Watching #LadiesOfLondon and they threw some shade at Meghan Markle.'Emma became Britain's first black marchioness in April 2020, when her husband's father, Alexander Thynn, 7th Marquess of Bath, died unexpectedly of coronavirus aged 87.But speaking to Tatler later that year, she said that she didn't want her skin colour to be a 'defining characteristic' and admitted to being a reluctant role model. Flashing a radiant smile, Emma looked to be riding high after the first two episodes of the Ladies of London reboot dropped on Thursday to rave reviews from viewers The Hayu show follows socialites on the London scene, and stars Emma alongside the likes of former Made in Chelsea star Mark-Francis Vandelli and the mother of Princess Beatrice's stepson, Dara HuangEmma - who shares sons John, 11, and Henry, nine, with Ceawlin - said: 'Where I have been discussed in a positive light, as positive change, I'm grateful for being included in the conversation.'I see my role as a practical thing: as a wife, mother and someone with a responsibility to maintain this incredible estate. I aspire to a future where [my skin colour] is not a defining characteristic.'The former Lord Bath - who was known for his affairs with as many as 70 women, who he called his 'wifelets' - and his wife Anna Thynn boycotted Emma and Ceawlin's wedding in 2013.In 2015, Ceawlin claimed his mother - who died in 2022 - said to him: 'Are you sure about what you're doing to 400 years of bloodline?' in reference to the colour of Emma's skin.Anna denied making the comment and said she has 'absolutely nothing against her daughter-in-law' but had never met her grandchildren – something Emma has previously acknowledged is an ongoing sadness for her and her husband.In the first episode of Ladies of London, Emma explained her title to viewers and what it meant, referencing to their enormous stately home, Longleat House, which boasts a staggering 128 rooms.'My title is the Marchioness of Bath. My husband is the Marquess of Bath,' she began. 'What does it mean in 2025 to have a title? For me, it matters in the context of the estate, the house, and the family. Emma is married to Ceawlin Thynn, the 8th Marquess of Bath and was the first woman of colour to marry into the British aristocracy (seen together in 2021) In the first episode of Ladies of London, Emma explained her title to viewers and what it meant, referencing to their enormous stately home, Longleat House, which boasts a staggering 128 rooms 'My husband is Ceawlin Thynn, the Marquess of Bath, and I run Longleat House. Longleat House is a stately home; it was built in the Elizabethan times in 1518. It's very big, it's officially the biggest house in the UK.'Longleat is a 10,000-acre estate with art and antiques, 44 thousand books, a very huge collection of beautiful things.'Longleat is our main home, but then the kids go to school in London now, so I'm half in London, half at Longleat, and no two days are the same.Emma was met with positive comments from her castmates, with Mark-Francis saying of her: 'Emma is the embodiment of the modern aristocrat.'She's cool, she's trendy, but at the same time, she holds, with great grace, the weight of being one of Britain's most important aristocrats.'
