How I Met My Viscount - My Life Marrying into the British Aristocracy: Part 1

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That’s reminds of how I met my boyfriend, which is the craziest story but also a fun one. I ’m Brazilian (my family is French-Portuguese), he is French-Hungarian. We both met at a vintage fair in London and immediately hit it off. Love at first sight. We had no idea about each other’s family histories until one day he took to his family country house near Nantes. By family house I mean château. It turns out he’s from one of the Ancien Regime families of France. I was surprised because I had no idea, but at the same time I also come from an aristocratic family. Then the weirdest thing happened. Walking through one of the corridors of the house, he stops and shows me a wedding picture of his great-grandmother and guests. I HAD THAT EXACTLY SAME PHOTO IN AN ALBUM BACK IN MY HOUSE! My great-grandmother was one of the guests and very close to the bride. I believe that that was the moment we completely connected (if we hadn’t fully already).

Dear Julie - I'm an American and can certainly believe that it was months before you learned that your husband was a viscount. When I was a teenager my grandmother was friends with a couple. The wife was American and the husband English. One day I was having lunch with them when the wife told her husband that she had been going through his desk and found his investiture papers. I had known the couple for years and this was the first time I heard he was a knight. This really made a lifelong impression on me! If you had said that your husband-to-be told you he was a viscount at your first meeting, I would have thought very poorly of him. As it is, your husband is a true gentleman!

I grew up in Hawaii and learned about the Earl of Sandwich in elementary school. At one time, Hawaii was known as the Sandwich Islands. How cool for you to be related!

I bet that conversation about spelling and title was a hoot. Julie is asking about spelling and Luke goes into telling Julie about his titles and family lineage. Luke tells the whole family history and Julie say, "That's cool Luke, but about that spelling." You guys are wonderful together. Thanks for share your story with us.

Thank you so much for sharing your life. I am a Forensic Psychologist from Iowa. I counsel victims of trauma. I truly enjoy watching your videos and tv shows. It allows me to escape and learn more about my hobby of English lifestyle and history. You are truly a joy to listen to and watch. Thank you for sharing.

As a fellow American expatriate, delighted to discover your channel! I can well believe your husband never gave the slightest hint of his title. One of the ladies at my church was an 'Honorable' whose late aunt had pretty much owned all the property in the village before changing times and cost of living necessitated most of its sale. But she is still the 'lady of the manor' whose ancestral home is the seat of all the open-air Shakespeare society performances, flower shows and annual 'viewings' which are more like parties. She wears pullovers and bakes and is in charge of drinks at the garden show, and no one would ever guess she comes from nobility! I love it here in England.

I love how unapologetically American you are while still learning all the ins and outs of being a part of the aristocracy. I'm guessing the story about the 4th Earl of Sandwich is probably a good deal of both. Gentleman's clubs were highly fashionable during the 18th century in UK history and they did often gamble while playing cards. The 4th Earl has quite a fascinating history. To have all of that history at your fingertips is just incredible. For this historical old soul your channel is always a delight and I love you and your husband's sense of humor that is often seen.

Hi Julie, Fi here from good old Yorkshire! I'm so pleased that you did meet your English Viscount, because now we have you to keep! You've given thousands of people much more than you'll ever know :0). I've just lost my best friend of 45yrs to cancer, but I wanted her and I to visit Mapperton in 2022. Unfortunately, she'll never get the chance, but I'm going to try and make it in memory of her as she LOVED English heritage and especially old building etc :0)

That was so charming a story. Your reaction to seeing the word "viscount" must have totally reassured your Luke that (as he probably already felt),you were no gold digger or social climber. Interesting that you both have a prior background in media like cinema so you had the skills to go online already with your beautiful house and lovely family. And it just shows what a big part fate and destiny plays in our lives.

Wow what a meeting of two people that was meant to be✨

I was all set to keep listening for 3 more hours! 😢❤

Aww... that's lovely. ❤ I enjoyed hearing the story about how you met your husband. Your stories about your first date, having ice cream at the theatre, and when you first asked your husband why his credit card said vis-count (like dis-count) were very funny. Lol All the best.

I've recently found your channel and have enjoyed the videos. It's so kind of you to share your life and family history. I look forward to watching so much more.

This is beautiful and I love your humility. Thank you for being so genuine. ❤️

Julie, you and Luke are such a winning team! Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving to you both and your families. 🙏🇺🇸🤗🇬🇧👍

Thank you for taking the time to share how you and your husband met. I love it! You are so genuine and I really appreciate that about you! Wishing you the best from Michigan.

So great to finally hear the cute story about how you met. So fun!

Loved your video and hearing about how you met your husband. It’s nice that you remain down to earth.

It is very nice of you to share your story. I have watched three of your videos so far and am looking forward to watching them all.