"The last Victorian Courtesan". Born Liverpool. Died at home 15 South Street. says: "Catherine Walters is regarded as the last of the great Victorian courtesans. Lovers were rumoured to include Napoleon III and King Edward VII when he was Prince of Wales. She kept a discreet silence and died a rich woman."
Certainly the 8th duke of Devonshire was one of her lovers. See for details and more pictures.
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