Robert Rous, Viscount Dunwich, eldest son of the Earl of Stradbroke, 99. This is a list of the 29 present dukes in the peerages of the Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland, Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1927 and after. Non-royal dukedom created in 1660 (extinct 1688); Separate Dukedom of Gloucester is extant. John Douglas, Lord Aberdour, eldest son of the Earl of Morton, 17. The honors system has nothing to do . 2", "UK Genealogy Archives - family tree, parish records, census, and other free ancestral resources", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_family_seats_of_English_nobility&oldid=1140186836, Lists of buildings and structures in the United Kingdom, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax family of Charborough, The daily telegraph,mad about the mansion,a review of hassobury manor (27 February 2005), This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 22:01. At least three types of early earldoms can be distinguished - (1) earls palatine (e.g. Thus peers of the blood royal who are neither sons nor grandsons of a sovereign are no longer accorded precedence above other peers. Monmouth was born nine months after Walter and Charles II first met, and was acknowledged as his son by Charles II, but James II suggested . Note that it does not include extant earldoms which have become merged (either through marriage or elevation) with marquessates or dukedoms and are today only seen as subsidiary titles. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, List of earls in the peerages of Britain and Ireland, List of earls in the reign of Richard III of England, List of the titled nobility of England and Ireland 13001309, Complete Peerage, 1st edition, Vol VIII, P 171, Earls in the peerages of Britain and Ireland, Charles Chetwynd-Talbot, 22nd Earl of Shrewsbury, William Hastings-Bass, 17th Earl of Huntingdon, Robert Fiennes-Clinton, 19th Earl of Lincoln, Daniel Finch-Hatton, 17th Earl of Winchilsea, Nicholas Ashley-Cooper, 12th Earl of Shaftesbury, Daniel Finch-Hatton, 12th Earl of Nottingham, William Child Villiers, 10th Earl of Jersey, Alistair Sutherland, 25th Earl of Sutherland, Simon Bowes-Lyon, 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, George Baillie-Hamilton, 14th Earl of Haddington, James Lindesay-Bethune, 16th Earl of Lindsay, Simon Abney-Hastings, 15th Earl of Loudoun, Alexander Leslie-Melville, 15th Earl of Leven, James Douglas-Hamilton, 11th Earl of Selkirk, Filippo Rospigliosi, 12th Earl of Newburgh, Alexander Scrymgeour, 12th Earl of Dundee, Patrick Hope-Johnstone, 11th Earl of Annandale and Hartfell, Alexander Leslie-Melville, 14th Earl of Melville, Charles Finch-Knightley, 12th Earl of Aylesford, Charles Stanhope, 12th Earl of Harrington, George Hobart-Hampden, 10th Earl of Buckinghamshire, Robin Fox-Strangways, 10th Earl of Ilchester, William Pleydell-Bouverie, 9th Earl of Radnor, Alexander Murray, 8th and 9th Earl of Mansfield, Christopher Edgcumbe, 9th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, Charles Chetwynd-Talbot, 22nd Earl of Waterford, William Anthony Nugent, 13th Earl of Westmeath, Robert King-Tenison, 12th Earl of Kingston, George Dawson-Damer, 7th Earl of Portarlington, Richard Hely-Hutchinson, 8th Earl of Donoughmore, Richard Graham-Toler, 7th Earl of Norbury, Peter St Clair-Erskine, 7th Earl of Rosslyn, Timothy Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 7th Earl of Minto, James Temple-Gore-Langton, 9th Earl Temple of Stowe, Gathorne Gathorne-Hardy, 5th Earl of Cranbrook, Raymond Asquith, 3rd Earl of Oxford and Asquith, Simon Bowes-Lyon, 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Benedict Baldwin, 5th Earl Baldwin of Bewdley, David Lloyd George, 4th Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, Norton Knatchbull, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma, Shane Alexander, 2nd Earl Alexander of Tunis, Mark Cunliffe-Lister, 4th Earl of Swinton, David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon, Alexander Macmillan, 2nd Earl of Stockton, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Earl of Forfar, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_earldoms&oldid=1140854177, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2012, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2012, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 1st creation; recreated 1031, 1055, 1065, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 1st creation; recreated 1067, 1141, 1227, 1321, 1360, 1461, 1465, 1866, 2nd creation; recreated 1055, 1065, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 1st creation; recreated 1052, 1058, 1067, 1141, 1199, 2nd creation; forfeit 10511057; recreated 1051, 1067, 2nd creation; recreated 1058, 1067, 1141, 1199, 3rd creation; recreated 1065, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 4th creation; recreated 1067, 1067, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 2nd creation; recreated 1141, 1227, 1321, 1360, 1461, 1465, 1866, 5th creation; recreated 1067, 1068, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 6th creation; recreated 1067, 1068, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 7th creation; forfeit 10681070; recreated 1068, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 1st creation; recreated 1140, 1141, 1180, 1189, 1217, 1225, 1307, 1330, 8th creation; recreated 1070, 1072, 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 1st creation; recreated 1071, 1121, 1232, 1253, 1264, 1850, 2nd creation; recreated 1121, 1232, 1253, 1264, 1850, 9th creation; recreated 1075, 1080, 1086, 1139, 1189, 11th creation; recreated 1086, 1139, 1189, 3rd creation; recreated 1232, 1253, 1264, 1850, 2nd creation; recreated 1141, 1180, 1189, 1217, 1225, 1307, 1330, 3rd creation; recreated 1180, 1189, 1217, 1225, 1307, 1330, 3rd creation; recreated 1227, 1321, 1360, 1461, 1465, 1866, granted by Empress Matilda, unconfirmed by subsequent monarchs, never used by descendants, 4th creation; recreated 1189, 1217, 1225, 1307, 1330, 5th creation; recreated 1217, 1225, 1307, 1330, 4th creation; recreated 1321, 1360, 1461, 1465, 1866, de Clinton, Pelham-Clinton-Hope, Fiennes-Clinton, extinct 1661, on the death of the 2nd earl, this title was possibly never actually created, but has been claimed as a subsidiary title by the, extinct 1942, on the death of the 8th earl, de Moravia/Sutherland, Gordon, Sutherland, Leveson-Gower, Sutherland (Janson), peerage earldom dormant, territorial earldom extant, peerage for life only; subsidiary title of the, de Burgh, Plantagenet, Mortimer, Plantagenet, second creation (the first was in the Peerage of Great Britain), Montagu-Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie, Wortley, British Army officer; Commander-in-Chief of the Forces (from 1900 to 1904); former Commander-in-Chief of the British Forces in South Africa, Commander-in-Chief, Ireland, and Commander-in-Chief, India, colonial administrator; Consul-General of Egypt (from 1883 to 1907), Conservative Party politician; former First Commissioner of Works (from 1902 to 1905), Liberal Party politician; Lord Steward of the Household (from 1905 to 1907), Liberal Party politician; Lord High Chancellor (from 1905 to 1912), former Prime Minister (from 1894 to 1895); also, Liberal Party politician; Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports (from 1908 to 1913); former Governor of Victoria (from 1895 to 1900), Conservative Party politician; former Viceroy of India (from 1899 to 1905); created, British Army officer and cabinet minister; Secretary of State for War (from 1914 to 1916); formerly British Consul-General in Egypt and Commander-in-Chief, India, Conservative Party politician; former Chancellor of the Exchequer (from 1895 to 1902); elevated to an earldom following his work on government finances during the First World War, cousin and brother-in-law of George V; ennobled after relinquishing his German titles, Liberal Party politician; Lord Chief Justice of England (from 1913 to 1921) and former Attorney General (from 1910 to 1913); created, Royal Navy officer; Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet (from 1916 to 1919), British Army officer; Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force (from 1915 to 1919), Conservative Party and Irish Unionist Alliance politician; former leader of the latter (from 1910 to 1919) and a former cabinet minister, Liberal Party politician and colonial administrator; Governor-General of South Africa (from 1914 to 1920), Conservative Party politician; Foreign Secretary (from 1919 to 1924); former Viceroy of India (from 1899 to 1905); subsidiary title of the, former Prime Minister (from 1902 to 1905). Debretts peerage, baronetage, knightage, and companionage: with Her Majestys Royal Warrant Holders. Kingston upon Thames, Surrey: KellysDirectories Ltd. In conjunction with the Lord High Constable, he had held a court, known as the Court of Chivalry, for the administration of justice in accordance with the law of arms, which was concerned with many subjects relating to military matters, such as ransom, booty and soldiers' wages, and including the misuse of armorial bearings. The current earl marshal is Edward Fitzalan-Howard, 18th Duke of Norfolk, who inherited the position in June 2002. William Stanhope, Viscount Petersham, eldest son of the Earl of Harrington, 45. The wife of a duke is known as a duchess, which is also the title of a woman who holds a dukedom in her own right, referred to as a duchess suo jure; her husband, however, does not receive any title. From 1720 to 1803, the Earls of Bridgewater also held the title of Duke of Bridgewater.The 3rd Duke of Bridgewater is famously known as the "Canal Duke", for his creation of a series of canals in North West England. Thomas Anson, Viscount Anson, eldest son of the Earl of Lichfield, 103. Properties owned by the Roper family", "Holly Anne-marie Roper-Curzon - The Law Society", "Stately homes sell off the family silver", "England's Topographer: A New and Complete History of the County of Kent, Vol. In the United Kingdom, there is nothing intrinsic to any dukedom that makes it "royal". If you're looking for some familiarity with your first campaign, he's. Alexander Lascelles, Viscount Lascelles, eldest son of the Earl of Harewood, 92. The Earl is the elder son and heir to the Duke of Kent, first cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. The House of Lords Act 1999 removed the automatic right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords, but the Act provided that the persons holding the office of Earl Marshal and, if a peer, the Lord Great Chamberlain continue for the time being to have seats so as to carry out their ceremonial functions in the House of Lords. He served under several kings, acted as regent, and organised funerals and the regency during Henry III's childhood. Annually, the Earl Marshal helps organise the State Opening of Parliament. Robert Other Ivor Windsor-Clive, Viscount Windsor, eldest son of the Earl of Plymouth, 123. 11. Ranulf le Meschin. Reginald Herbert, Lord Herbert, eldest son of the Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, 4. But it placed junior "Dukes of the Blood Royal" above the most senior non-royal duke, junior "Earls of the Blood Royal" above the most senior non-royal earl (cf. Charles Greville, Lord Brooke, eldest son of the Earl of Warwick, 47. Earl or Countess - The Earls in the British nobility are ranked below the Marquess but above the Viscounts. Today there are 115 viscounts. The first, Cornwall, is a title that automatically goes to the heir apparent (if and only if he is also the eldest living son of the Sovereign). Alexander Palmer, Viscount Wolmer, eldest son of the Earl of Selborne, 119. Last edited on 18 February 2023, at 10:26, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of dukes in the peerages of Britain and Ireland, List of dukedoms in the peerages of Britain and Ireland, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dukes_in_the_United_Kingdom&oldid=1140088323, Speak to as: Your Grace (formal and employees), Duke (social). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. So, that dukedom is permanently out for the royals. In the Peerage of England, the title of duke was created 74 times (using 40 different titles: the rest were recreations). The Duke of Cornwall holds precedence above all dukes, royal and non-royal, and is the Duke of Rothesay, and of Cambridge. The premier duke of Ireland is the Duke of Leinster.[2]. Robert Needham, Viscount Newry and Mourne, eldest son of the Earl of Kilmorey (Peerage of Ireland), 100. William Bentinck, Viscount Woodstock, eldest son of the Earl of Portland, 12. Nowadays, the Earl Marshal's role has mainly to do with the organisation of major state ceremonies such as coronations and state funerals. 04 Mar 2023 20:18:00 Thomas Northcote, Viscount St Cyres, eldest son of the Earl of Iddesleigh, 120. Simon Ramsay, Lord Ramsay, eldest son of the Earl of Dalhousie, 29. Duke of Devonshire is a title in the Peerage of England held by members of the Cavendish family.This (now the senior) branch of the Cavendish family has been one of the wealthiest British aristocratic families since the 16th century and has been rivalled in political influence perhaps only by the Marquesses of Salisbury and the Earls of Derby. Benjamin Moore, Viscount Moore, eldest son of the Earl of Drogheda, 63. James Finch-Knightley, Lord Guernsey, eldest son of the Earl of Aylesford, 43. Although the 1520 order is theoretically still in effect, in fact the "Blood Royal" clause seems to have fallen into desuetude by 1917 when King George V limited the style of Royal Highness to children and male-line grandchildren of the sovereign. The Duke of Norfolk is considered the premier duke of England. James Mountbatten-Windsor, Viscount Severn, eldest son of the Earl of Wessex, Earl of Clancarty, Earl of Norbury, Earl Russell, Earl Haig, Earl Attlee, and Earl of Woolton, List of earls in the peerages of Britain and Ireland, Earls in the Peerages of Britain and Ireland, List of heirs of Earls in the Peerages of the British Isles, Peerage of the United Kingdom (also includes heirs apparent for Irish peerages created after 1800). However, the future for non-royal dukedoms is not bright. Thomas Curzon, Viscount Curzon, eldest son of the Earl Howe, 98. Augustus Keppel, Viscount Bury, eldest son of the Earl of Albemarle, 13. There was formerly an Earl Marshal of Ireland and earl marischal of Scotland. After the Norman Conquest in 1066, William the Conqueror divided the land into manors which he . Burlington, Earl of (UK, 1831) - the earldom has been held by the Dukes of Devonshire since 1858, when the 2nd Earl of Burlington succeeded his cousin as 7th Duke of Devonshire Cairns, Earl (UK, 1878) Cathcart, Earl (UK, 1814) Cawdor, Earl (UK, 1827) Chichester, Earl of (UK, 1801) Clarence, Earl of (UK, 1881 - deprived 1919) - see Duke of Albany The rank originally signified a deputy or lieutenant of a count, during the Holy Roman Empire. Jonathan Forbes, Viscount Forbes, eldest son of the Earl of Granard, 64. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Harvey EARL Duke (1893 - 1969) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. She is the youngest of the three children of the Earl and Countess of St. Andrews. Hugh Cairns, Viscount Garmoyle, eldest son of the Earl Cairns, 117. Here are the basics about the five peerage ranks, in order of rank. The premier duke of Scotland is the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon. Lowther Castle. Supposedly, Edward is holding out for the title Duke of Edinburgh, currently held by his father, Prince Philip, in order to carry on his work after Philip dies. History [ edit] The office of royal marshal existed in much of Europe, involving managing horses and protecting the monarch. David Marsham, Viscount Marsham, eldest son of the Earl of Romney, 83. Fergus Mackay, Viscount Glenapp, eldest son of the Earl of Inchcape, 128. The current royal dukedoms, held as principal titles, in order of precedence, are: The following dukedoms are currently held by William, Prince of Wales : Duke of Cornwall is a title automatically held by the Sovereign's eldest son in England. The Earl Marshal also remains to have charge over the College of Arms and no coat of arms may be granted without his warrant. Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks.com article: Melanie Radzicki McManus The Duke of Ireland was a title used for only two years and is somewhat confusing since only a small portion of Ireland was really under the control of England in 1386; it is not to be confused with the dukedoms of the Peerage of Ireland. Mark Asquith, Viscount Asquith, eldest son of the Earl of Oxford and Asquith, 127. Interestingly, the business of selecting dukedoms for the royals is a fraught process. In addition, the Dukedom of Marlborough was once inherited by a woman, the 2nd Duchess of Marlborough, through a special remainder, as happened to the Dukedom of Hamilton when it was inherited by Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton and also the royal Dukedom of Fife, which was created for the Earl Fife by Queen Victoria, on the occasion of his marriage to Louise, Princess Royal, eldest daughter of the future King Edward VII. Coronet of the Duke of Cornwall, Rothesay and Cambridge. Answer (1 of 7): The first Earl I met was living in a Cambridge squat and his bed was a mattress on the floor. 2: Viz. But there are plenty of nonroyal dukes as well; in 2020, there were 24. The office of royal marshal existed in much of Europe, involving managing horses and protecting the monarch. Did England kick him off the island? Heraldic representation of the Coronet of a British Duke. Even when the monarch is a Queen regnant, she does not use the title of Duchess. Luke Montagu, Viscount Hinchingbrooke, eldest son of the Earl of Sandwich, 10. Philip Lytton, Viscount Knebworth, eldest son of the Earl of Lytton, 118. With the exceptions of the dukedoms of Cornwall and Rothesay (which can only be held by the eldest son of the Sovereign), royal dukedoms are hereditary, according to the terms of the letters patent that created them, which usually contain the standard remainder to the "heirs male of his body". As members of the Royal Family, these dukes rank higher in precedence than they would by virtue of the seniority of their dukedoms alone.