Current (extant) Royal Dukedoms
The current Royal Dukedoms, held as principal titles, in order of precedence, are:
- Duke of Edinburgh, held by Prince Philip, husband of Elizabeth II
- Duke of York, held by Prince Andrew, son of Elizabeth II
- Duke of Cambridge, held by Prince William, grandson of Elizabeth II
- Duke of Gloucester, held by Prince Richard, grandson of George V
- Duke of Kent, held by Prince Edward, grandson of George V.
The following dukedoms are currently held as secondary titles by members of the Royal family:
- Duke of Lancaster is a secondary title of the monarch, currently held by Elizabeth II.
- Duke of Cornwall is a secondary title of the Prince of Wales in England, currently held by Prince Charles.
- Duke of Rothesay is a secondary title of the Prince of Wales in Scotland, currently held by Prince Charles.
With the exceptions of the dukedoms of Cornwall and Rothesay (which can only be held by the eldest son of the Sovereign), these dukedoms are hereditary according to the Letters Patent that created them, which contain the standard remainder "heirs male of his body". The British monarch also holds, and is entitled to the revenues of, the Duchy of Lancaster, and within the borders of the County Palatine of Lancashire is by tradition saluted as "The Duke of Lancaster" (even when the monarch is a Queen regnant, she does not use the title Duchess). She also rules the Channel Islands as Duke of Normandy.
Read more about this topic: Royal Dukedoms In The United Kingdom
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