Rostella, Duchess of Chanterive (born Rostella Mirabelle Liu; 16 September 1980) is a member of the British royal family. She is married to Frederick, Duke of Chanterive, the heir to the House of Chanterive.

Born in Reading, Rostella grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire. She earned a degree in art history at University of Edinburgh, where she met the later Duke of Chanterive. She married during her studies, earning her degree in the same year of the birth of the Chanterive’s heir, Cleveland.

Following her marriage, Rostella has undertaken duties and engagements in support of the dukedom and the monarch. She is patron to the National Portrait Gallery, aligned with her background in history and art. She’s also a patron in the National Heritage Restoration, where she put her interest in the arts and architecture restoration.

The Duchess has been known as one of the Chinese-Korean to married into the British royalty. Her parents, Anthony Gilbert Liu, a Chinese lineage, worked as an oncologist and cancer researcher while her Korean mother, Theresa Miranda Song, was an art lecturer at Cambridge University.

Rostella gave birth to two children, Cleveland Anthony Chanterive (born in 2000, known more as Lord Cleveland Chanterive) and Shevaline Avrelyn Chanterive (born in 2007, known more as Lady Shevaline Chanterive). The arrival of a daughter, Lady Shevaline Chanterive, is known to be the first female in a decade for the family.

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Name Rostella Mirabelle Liu
Place of Birth York, England
Date of Birth 16 September 1980
Spouse Frederick Arthur Chanterive
Issue Cleveland Anthony Chanterive
Shevaline Avrelyn Chanterive
House Chanterive (by marriage)
Father Anthony Gilbert Liu
Mother Theresa Miranda Song
Education University of Edinburgh
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The Duchess of Chanterive is widely recognized for her marriage to the Duke of Chanterive, whose relationship has long been regarded as one of the most enduring and closely observed unions within the aristocracy. Since their marriage, the couple has been the subject of frequent coverage in society journals and court publications, where their public appearances, shared patronage, and evident affection have attracted sustained attention.

Society commentators have often contrasted the couple's reserved public demeanor with the warmth of their private interactions, contributing to a reputation for mutual devotion. Their marriage has been described by several society papers as "a couple who fall in love with each other every single day," while another widely circulated column referred to the Duchess as "the one he will never get away from," a phrase that came to symbolize the Duke's well-known attachment to his wife. Such descriptions, though originating in society commentary rather than official accounts, have been repeatedly cited in publications covering the nobility.

The Duke and Duchess have also become frequent subjects of anecdotal reporting, with observers noting the Duke's habit of accompanying the Duchess at public engagements and social functions. Contemporary accounts commonly describe the pair as inseparable during the London Season and at court, with their appearances together often receiving as much attention as the events themselves. Their marriage has consequently been regarded as an example of a stable and affectionate aristocratic partnership, a distinction that has contributed significantly to the Duchess's public profile.

Owing to the prominence of their relationship, the Duke and Duchess of Chanterive have become recurring figures in society columns, memoirs, and court chronicles, where their marriage is frequently cited as a notable example of enduring companionship among the peerage. Their union has remained a defining aspect of both their public identities and of the House of Chanterive's reputation within high society.