Marion Stein

Marion Stein was a renowned Austrian-born British concert pianist, recognized for her exceptional talent in the music field. Born Maria Donata Nanetta Paulina Gustava Erwina Wilhelmine Stein, she adopted the simpler name Marion Stein for her professional career. Her life took a significant turn when she married into the British royal family, becoming a part of the extended royal circle.

Through her marriages, Marion Stein's title and name changed, reflecting her connections to prominent British figures. Initially, as the wife of George Lascelles, Earl of Harewood, she was known as Marion Lascelles, Countess of Harewood. Following her divorce and subsequent remarriage to Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal Party from 1967 to 1976, she became Marion Thorpe. Despite these changes, her identity as a gifted concert pianist remained a constant, defining her contributions to the world of music.