Who is Founder of Dukes UK?
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Besides the dukedoms of Cornwall and Lancaster, the oldest extant title is that of Duke of Norfolk, dating from 1483 (the title was first created in 1397). The Duke of Norfolk is considered the premier duke of England.
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Dukes in the peerages of Britain and Ireland.
Prince Harry is one and so is Prince William. There’s an entire romantic sub-genre devoted to their aristocratic travails. But what exactly does being a duke entail?
Almost a decade ago, ten UK’s dukes got together for the ultimate aristocratic shindig thanks to Tatler’s 300th birthday. This was apparently the largest gathering of dukes since the Coronation back in 1953.
According to Debrett’s, dukes are the highest of the five ranks of the peerage, landing above marquess, earl, viscount and baron.
The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex
The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex / Getty Images
How many dukes currently exist? And how many are single (asking for a friend)?
At the moment, there are currently only 24 dukes, but this doesn’t include dukes in the Royal Family.