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William Dodge James, CVO DL (1854–1912) was the son of a wealthy American merchant, who was raised and educated in England. He married Evelyn Elizabeth Forbes, daughter of the 4th Baronet of Newe, who became a celebrated society hostess of the period. Edward, Prince of Wales, was one of the frequent visitors to their West Dean country estate in West Sussex.