Duke of Cornwall
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For the British heir apparent's estate, see Duchy of Cornwall. For the steamship, see SS Duke of Cornwall.
Duke of Cornwall (Cornish: Duk a Gernow)[1] is a title in the Peerage of England, traditionally held by the eldest son of the reigning British monarch, previously the English monarch. The Duchy of Cornwall was the first duchy created in England and was established in a royal charter in 1337 by King Edward III.[2] Prince William became Duke of Cornwall following the accession of his father, King Charles III, to the throne in 2022, and his wife, Catherine, became Duchess of Cornwall.
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Peerage | Peerage of England |
First holder | Edward of Woodstock |
Present holder | William, Prince of Wales |
Heir apparent | Prince George |
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Former seat(s) | Restormel Castle |
Motto | Middle Low German: Houmout ("High-spirited") |
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