Madeleine Allsopp

The HonourableMadeleine Allsopp
Biographical information
Born	circa 1902 to 1905
Marital status	Single
Physical information
Gender	Female
Hair colour	Dark brown
Eye colour	Brown
Family information
Family	Lord Aysgarth (father) Lady Aysgarth (mother)†
Affiliation
Loyalty	Lord Aysgarth
Behind the scenes
Portrayed by	Poppy Drayton

Madeleine Allsopp (born between 1902 to 1905) is the daughter of Lord Aysgarth and a close friend of Lady Rose Aldridge.

Quick Answers

What is the correct title for Madeleine Allsopp as the daughter of a Baron?

Madeleine Allsopp, daughter of a Baron, holds the title 'the Honourable Madeleine Allsopp'. Unlike daughters of Dukes, Marquesses, and Earls who are addressed as 'Lady', daughters of Viscounts and Barons use 'the Honourable' before their name. Madeleine's title also grants her the privilege to debut in society and be presented at court.

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Who are the friends of Madeleine Allsopp in the English peerage?

Within the English peerage, Madeleine Allsopp, the daughter of Lord Aysgarth, is friends with Rose MacClare. She also has connections with Freda Dudley Ward, the mistress of the future King Edward VIII.

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What is the significance of Madeleine Allsopp's title 'the Honourable'?

Madeleine Allsopp's title, 'the Honourable', signifies her status as a Baron's daughter. Unlike higher nobility, Baron's daughters are addressed as 'the Honourable', not 'Lady'. This title grants Madeleine automatic eligibility for societal debut and court presentation. In 1923, she was introduced to King George V, Queen Mary, and the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.

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What is the rank of Madeleine Allsopp's father in the British peerage?

Lord Aysgarth, the father of Madeleine Allsopp, is a peer in the English hierarchy, specifically holding a barony. His rank is either a baron or a viscount, the two lowermost ranks in the British peerage system.

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What is the difference between the titles 'Lady' and 'the Honourable' in the British peerage?

The title 'Lady' in the British peerage is used for the wife or widow of a Baron, who is always referred to as 'Lord [title]'. Other titles such as Duke, Marquess, or Viscount have their own forms of address, and their widows are referred to as Dowager Countess, Dowager Duchess, Dowager Marchioness, or Dowager Viscountess. The term 'the Honourable' is not mentioned in the context.

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Background

Madeleine's father holds a barony in the English peerage. The daughters of Viscounts and Barons (the two lowest ranks of peers in the British peerage) are not entitled to be called "Lady [First name]" like the daughters of Dukes, Marquesses, and Earls, but are instead "the Honourable [First name] [Last name]". Thus, as the daughter of a Baron, Madeleine is "the Honourable Madeleine Allsopp", rather than "Lady Madeleine." Nevertheless, as the daughter of a peer, Madeleine is automatically eligible to make her debut into society and be presented at court.

2013 Christmas Special

Both Rose and Madeleine are presented to King George V, Queen Mary, and the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace in 1923, implying that Madeleine is around 18 to 21 years old.

She is encouraged by her father, who has little money, to take an interest in Harold Levinson while he pursues Harold's mother Martha because they are rich. She ends up liking Harold from the heart and was upset that he had to go back to America. She also decides not to be a part of her father's schemes anymore. Harold in turn begins to like her more.

Appearances

Appearances and Mentions
Series 4	Episode 1	Episode 2	Episode 3	Episode 4	Episode 5	Episode 6	Episode 7	Episode 8	Christmas Special Appears

External Links

• The Telegraph (UK) Paul Giamatti in the Downton Abbey Christmas Special Interview By Benji Wilson 19 December 2013 • 9:00am
• Independent (UK) Poppy Drayton talks life on set playing new girl Madeleine Allsop by Jess Denham Wednesday 25 December 2013 06:13 EST