Emma McQuiston Is Britain's First Black Marchioness (PHOTOS)

PHOTOS: Britain's First Black Marchioness Is Successful, Stunning
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Move over, Kate Middleton! There's a new noble in town -- and she's breaking a few barriers of her own.

Emma McQuiston is set to become Britain's first black marchioness. The 26-year-old beauty will marry Ceawlin Thynn, Viscount Weymouth (aka the son of Alexander Thynn, the 7th Marquess). Do all of these titles sound confusing to you? Here's the breakdown, in order of rank: Duchess, then marchioness, then countess. You're welcome.

In a new spread in Tatler magazine, McQuiston explains that it hasn't been too easy rising to the top:

“There has been some snobbishness, particularly among the much older generation. There’s class and then there’s the racial thing. It’s a jungle and I’m going through it and discovering things as I grow up. I’m not super-easily offended but it’s a problem when someone’s making you feel different or separate because of your race, or forming an opinion about you before they know you.”

Of course, McQuiston isn't new to the game. She met her fiancé at the age of four when the two attended the same wedding (too cute), so we're guessing she's been running in top social circles for most of her life.

Since we hadn't seen much of the stunner before her engagement, we decided to take a closer look at the future noble. In no particular order, here are six things to know about Emma McQuiston:

1. She's a celebrity chef. Seriously, have you seen how amazing her blog is?

2. Before becoming a chef, she studied history of art at University College, London, and even tried her hand at acting. The woman has star potential...

3. She's the daughter of Ladi Jadesimi, a Nigerian oil mogul.

4. She has an amazing collection of sunglasses.

5. She's a nail art aficionado. (And she's pretty active on Twitter.)

6. She won't be a marchioness just yet. After her June wedding, she'll be a viscountess until her husband inherits his father's title.

So there you have it. Britain's very first black marchioness is smart, successful and stunning. Are you excited for her to tie the knot?

We hope her wedding will be as good as this one..

Royal Wedding Photos You Never Saw
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Kate Middleton arrives with her father, Michael Middleton, at Westminster Abbey.(AFP photo)
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Prince William and Kate at the altar during their wedding ceremony. (AFP photo)
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Prince William and Kate at their wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey. (AFP photo)
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The couple exchanging rings at their ceremony. (AFP photo)
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Prince William and Kate leaving Westminster Abbey after the wedding service. (AFP photo)
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Prince Harry and Prince William greet a guest while waiting for the arrival of Kate. (Getty photo)
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Prince Charles kisses the hand of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, before his son's wedding ceremony. (AFP photo)
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Flower girls and page boys arrive at the royal wedding. (AFP photo)
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Pippa Middleton and Eliza Lopez on their way to the ceremony.(AFP photo)
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Flower girl Margarita Armstrong-Jones waives on her way to the ceremony. (Getty photo)
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Queen Elizabeth sheds a tear after the wedding of her grandson, Prince William. (AFP photo)
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip leaving the royal wedding. (Flickr photo)
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Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Carole Middleton arrive at Buckingham Palace after the wedding ceremony. (AFP photo)
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The royal wedding cake. (AFP photo)
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Prince Philip shakes hands with The Right Reverend Dr. John Hall, Dean of Westminster (credit:Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images)
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Pippa Middleton, Grace Van Cutsem (L) and Eliza Lopes arrive. (credit:Pascal Le Segretain via Getty Images)
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Lady Louise Windsor arrives. (credit:Dan Kitwood via Getty Images)

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