Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon

First cousins of Queen Elizabeth II, daughters of John Herbert Bowes-Lyon.

Chronology: 1919-02-18 – 1986-01-22

Family Origins and Royal Connections

Nerissa Jane Irene Bowes-Lyon and Katherine Juliet Bowes-Lyon were the daughters of John Herbert Bowes-Lyon and Fenella (née Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis). Their lineage placed them as the maternal first cousins of Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, sharing grandparents with the royal family.

A Shared Life Trajectory

The provided summary focuses on their shared familial connection to the Bowes-Lyon earldom and their relationship to the senior members of the British Royal Family, particularly through their father, John Herbert Bowes-Lyon.

Enduring Place in History

While the summary notes their connection to the royal circle, the available text primarily establishes their identity through their parentage and their relationship to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne.

Source: Wikipedia