Duke of Cumberland facts for kids
The Duke of Cumberland is a special title given to younger members of the British royal family. It's named after a historic area in England called Cumberland. This title is part of what's known as a "peerage," which is a system of noble ranks in the United Kingdom.
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A Look Back at the Dukes
The title of Duke of Cumberland has been created several times throughout history. Each time, it was given to a different prince.
First Duke: Prince Rupert (1644-1682)
The very first time the Duke of Cumberland title was created was in 1644. It was given to Prince Rupert of the Rhine, who was the nephew of King Charles I of England. Prince Rupert was a famous military leader during the English Civil War. When he passed away in 1682, he didn't have any sons to inherit the title, so it ended.
- Who: Prince Rupert of the Rhine
- When: 1644 to 1682
- Family: Nephew of King Charles I.
- Note: He was a well-known military commander.
Second Duke: Prince George (1689-1708)
The title was created again in 1689 for Prince George of Denmark. He was married to Princess Anne, who later became Queen Anne. Prince George was also known as the Duke of Kendal. Like Prince Rupert, he also died without any children who could inherit the title, so it ended again in 1708.
- Who: Prince George of Denmark
- When: 1689 to 1708
- Family: Husband of Queen Anne.
- Note: He was also known as the Duke of Kendal.
Third Duke: Prince William (1726-1765)
The title was created for a third time in 1726. This time, it went to Prince William, who was the third son of King George II of Great Britain. He was also given other titles like Marquess of Berkhampsted. Prince William was a military commander, famous for his role in the Battle of Culloden. He never married or had children, so the title ended when he died in 1765.
- Who: Prince William
- When: 1726 to 1765
- Family: Son of King George II.
- Note: He was a military commander.
Other Cumberland Titles
Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn (1766)
A slightly different title, "Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn," was created in 1766. This title was given to Prince Henry. He was another grandson of King George II. Prince Henry also died without any children who could legally inherit the title, so it ended in 1790.
Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale (1799)
The title "Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale" was created in 1799. It was given to Prince Ernest Augustus. He was the fifth son of King George III of the United Kingdom. Prince Ernest Augustus later became the King of Hanover, a country in Germany.
In 1919, this title was put on hold because of a law called the Titles Deprivation Act 1917. This law allowed the government to remove titles from people who had sided against Britain during World War I. As of today, the title has not been given back to his family.
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