Baron Downpatrick

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, the current Baron Downpatrick

Baron Downpatrick is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 12 October 1934 by King George V as a substantive title for his son Prince George, Duke of Kent, in anticipation of his forthcoming marriage to his second cousin, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.[1][2][3] The couple married at Westminster Abbey.[4][5]

It is named after the small-sized town of Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland. On the same day, he was also created Duke of Kent and Earl of St Andrews.

Traditionally, male members of the Royal family are granted at least one title on their wedding day by the Monarch.

Baron Downpatrick (1934-present)

References

  1. ↑ "No. 34633". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 June 1939. p. 3851.
  2. ↑ "Yvonne's Royalty: Peerage Titles". mypage.uniserve.ca.
  3. ↑ "No. 34094". The London Gazette. 9 October 1934. p. 6365.
  4. ↑ "King and Queen". The Calgary Daily Herald. 29 November 1934. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Prince George son of King, to be married". The Montreal Gazette. London. CP and AP. 28 August 1934. Retrieved 24 July 2013.


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