#The Duke of Rothesay

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The Duke of Rothesay attended the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland || 3 JULY 2024

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The Prince of Wales, known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, and The Duke of Edinburgh attend the Order of the Thistle Service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland -July 3rd 2024.

📷 (1 & 2) : Andrew Parsons/Kensington Palace.

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Prince of Wales Visits Aberdeen To Recognise Work Of The Homelessness Sector

Prince William, known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland, speaks during an event hosted by Homewards Aberdeen on 19 September 2024 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

📸: Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool / Getty Images

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The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit Outfit Moray, an award-winning charity delivering life-changing outdoor learning and adventure activity programmes to young people on November 02, 2023 in Moray, Scotland. 

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Wherever I wander, wherever I rove; the hills of the highland for ever I love.

Robert Burns

HM King Charles III has a love and respect for tartan. The King regularly can be seen in Scotland wearing his kilt collection, including Hunting Stewart, Balmoral and until recently the Rothesay tartan.

The Rothesay tartan technically belongs to the Duke of Rothesay which is a dynastic title of the heir apparent to the British throne (David Stewart, son of Robert III, became the first Duke of Rothesay in 1398 and was heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of Scotland). Between the Union of the Crowns in 1603 and Edward VIII’s time as heir apparent (1910 to 1936), the the style Duke of Rothesay was informally dropped out in favour of Prince of Wales, the premier British title for the eldest son.

Prince William is now the Duke of Rothesay when Charles ascended to the throne.

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  (via GIPHY) HM The King is presented with Honours of Scotland.

  5/07/2023

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The King, The Queen, and The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, watching a flyover by the Red Arrows following the ceremony.

Press Association, 2023

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Fantasy Guide to Dukes and Duchesses

This new series will offer an indepth view of each noble title in the standard European hierarchy of noble titles. Here we will discuss what they are, their lands, their jobs and everything you need to know when writing them.

What is a Duke exactly?

A Dukedom is the highest rank in most noble hierarchies. The Duke rules a section of land within the Kingdom known as a Duchy, for example the Duke of Lancaster or can be a standalone title, Duke of Rothesay. A Dukedom is inherited through the family line, from father to so but the title is bestowed on the by the monarch. Monarchs can also give their children Dukedoms, and often do. For example the second son of the King of France would be the Duc d'Orleans.

Titles, Titles

The Duke is the highest ranking in the land. They are the first among the nobility, among the wealthiest, with the most prestige. A Duke is referred to as 'Your Grace'. If one is meeting a Duke in a social setting, nobles would call them Duke whilst underlyings would call them "Your Grace". A Duke would also hold subsidiary such as an Earldom or two, a Barony or three. But would go by Duke as it is the highest title. Fun fact, Carlos Fitz-James Stuart (pic above) has the most titles:

He is: Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, Duke of Alba, Grandee of Spain, Duke of Berwick, Grandee of Spain, Duke of Huéscar, Grandee of Spain, Duke of Liria and Jérica, Grandee of Spain, Count-Duke of Olivares, Grandee of Spain,Marquess of Carpio, Grandee of Spain, Marquess of La Algaba, Marquess of Barcarrota, Marquess of Castañeda, Marquess of Coria, Marquess of Eliche, Marquess of Mirallo, Marquess of la Mota, Marquess of Moya, Marquess of Osera, Marquess of San Leonardo, Marquess of Sarria, Marquess of Tarazona, Marquess of Valdunquillo, Marquess of Villanueva del Fresno, Marquess of Villanueva del Río, Count of Lemos, Grandee of Spain, Count of Lerín, Grandee of Spain, Constable of Navarre, Count of Miranda del Castañar, Grandee of Spain, Count of Monterrey, Grandee of Spain, Count of Osorno, Grandee of Spain, Count of Andrade, Count of Ayala, Count of Casarrubios del Monte, Count of Fuentes de Valdepero, Count of Fuentidueña, Count of Galve, Count of Elves, Count of Modica, Count of San Esteban de Gormaz, Count of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Count of Villalba, Viscount of la Calzada, Lord of Moguer.

The Family of the Duke

The wife of a Duke is a Duchess. If a Duke is married to a man, while there is no real world examples, I would personally say they would take one of those other subsidiary titles I mentioned above. Same thing with a ruling Duchess and her wife. However, a ruling Duchess's husband usually sticks with whatever title he came with. The heir of the Duke usually inherits their parent's next highest title, usually an Earldom. The other children are styled as Lord/Lady Firstname.

The Role of the Duke

As the Duke is leader of the Duchy, which is a large section of the kingdom. They are in control of this section, the highest power in law and order, politics and all things in that section with only the monarch above. They handle administration at the highest level, raising troops from their duchy for the crown in times of war, see the collection of taxes and sometimes they might even advise the monarch if they are offered a place of the monarch's council. They would also attend the monarch at their coronation.

Cribs

Dukes like a lot of nobility would have multiple houses, manors, estates etc. Their homes would be the grandest in the land and the social hubs for the Duchy and even the country. A Duke would sometimes live at court when invited but would also have the homes in the capital. This vast portfolio can become a source of income as the Duke can rent them out or a handy way to shelf relatives who depended on them.

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The Duke of Rothesay poses for a portrait following the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland || 3 JULY 2024

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The Prince and Princess of Wales, known as The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, attend Sunday Church service, at Crathie Kirk in Balmoral, Scotland -September 22nd 2024.

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Camilla’s 2007 ♥

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit Edinburgh College of Art, 29.05.2007

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The British Royal Family Visit Scotland For Royal Week — Day 2

Prince William, known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, attend the Order of the Thistle Service at St Giles' Cathedral on 3 July 2024 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Order of the Thistle is the greatest order of chivalry in Scotland, recognises Scottish men and women who have held public office or who have contributed in a particular way to national life.

The Order is second only in precedence in England to the Order of the Garter.

📸: David Cheskin - Buckingham Palace via Getty Images / Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool / Getty Images

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3 September 2022 Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, Camilla, Duchess of Rothesay, Princess Anne, and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence watching The Braemar Gathering, Highland Games.

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The King and Queen with The Prince of Wales (known as The Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland) and The Duke of Edinburgh following the Thistle Service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh | July 3, 2024

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(via GIPHY) The Royals arrive for King Charles III’s Scottish coronation. 5/07/2023