Also, like Duke of Windsor, which never existed prior to being created for the former Edward VIII, demonstrates that any future British monarch can create a Royal Dukedom that is brand new and never existed before.
Thanks for the list. Although both "Bedford" and "Somerset" are already long since taken by non-royal English noble families, I suppose most of the rest are a future possibility.
Here are some extinct Royal Dukedoms that could be used once again. Strathearn and Avondale have never been used as a singular Dukedom as it is often coupled with another Dukedom.
Not sure about Connaught. I once read it was an Irish Peerage now part of the Republic of Ireland but I could be wrong.
The title Duke of Windsor is so associated with Edward VIII I have a difficult time thinking it will ever be recreated. Hopefully Edinburgh will be recreated for the Earl of Wessex.
Duke of Albemarle
Duke of Clarence
Duke of Avondale
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Strathearn
Duke of Hereford
Duke of Kendal
Duke of Kintyre
Duke of Ross
Duke of Windsor
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Bedford
Duke of Somerset
There are two Dukedoms (three if Teviotdale is considered a separate Dukedom) that have been suspended.
Under the Titles Deprivation Act 1917 the holders of the following dukedoms, who were simultaneously British princes and members of royal and princely families of Germany, were deprived of their British titles, having sided with Germany during First World War. The Act provides that a successor of a person thus deprived of a peerage can petition the Crown for revival of the title. No such descendant has done so.
Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale
Duke of Albany
Yes, I agree there can still be an option for the monarch to create a royal dukedom for one of his sons in future, the obvious example being Prince Louis of Wales who could receive on such when his own father succeeds as king. Not sure what remains in the monarch's choice of "available royal dukedoms" to give out however? "Clarence"? That has some dark historic associations - but there must be others I'm forgetting about..
I think royal dukedoms will still be created when the sons of the sovereign or heir-apparent marries. It just might pass out of being "royal" quicker than in time past.
AS for Edinburgh, it would be a shame to deprive Edward of that after all this time of expecting it.
As for downsizing in general. I do hope King Charles limits any restriction on royal titles to his descendants. There is no reason to deprive people (ie - the York, Gloucester, and Kent Princes/sses) of titles they have had all their lives. Those will all disappear quite naturally with the current holders.
I now believe there will be no more royal dukedoms created.
After the demise of the current Dukes of York, Gloucester and Kent the only royal dukedoms would be Lancaster (held by the King) and Cornwall and others now held by the Prince of Wales.
And Sussex? We have read that Archie is not to get HRH so that dukedom would cease to be a royal one on him succeediing.
As for Edinburgh, it's quite possible that all parties to the "Wessex agreement" had reached another and different agreement. After all it would be more in line with the character of Prince Philip if he is remembered well into the future on his own merits and achievements through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
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