(I believe the male line of the ducal branch is on the verge of extinction).
The ducal line became extinct in 1973. Max Emanuel, Duke in Bavaria (and also heir to the headship of the House of Wittelsbach), is a member of the main royal line and holds his title by adoption. As he has five daughters (one of whom is Sophie, married to the heir to Liechtenstein), the new ducal line will also become extinct on his death. It remains to be seen if Prince Luitpold, the next in line, recreates the title for one of his younger sons.
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