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How the royal family's titles work

The royal family take their titles from the English shires - York, Lancaster, Gloucester, Cornwall.

  • Prince Charles is Duke of Cornwall
  • Prince Andrew is Duke of York
  • Prince Edward is Earl of Wessex

For the next generation of royals,

  • Prince William is Duke of Cambridge
  • Prince Harry is Duke of Sussex

In term of precedence, the five male titles of the peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount and Baron. Duke is the highest and most exclusive.

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