Earl of Dumbarton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Earldom of Dumbarton |
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Arms of Prince Harry, the present Earl of Dumbarton
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| Creation date | 9 March 1675 |
| Creation | Second |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | Lord George Douglas |
| Present holder | Prince Harry |
| Heir apparent | Prince Archie of Sussex |
| Remainder to | the 1st Earl's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Status | Extant |
The Earl of Dumbarton is a special title given to a noble person in the United Kingdom. It refers to the town of Dumbarton in Scotland. This title has been created two times. The first time was in 1675, and the second time was in 2018.
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What is an Earl?
An Earl is a high-ranking noble title in the British system. It's one step below a Marquess and above a Viscount. People with these titles are part of the "peerage," which is a group of people with special hereditary ranks.
History of the Title
The title of Earl of Dumbarton has been created twice in history. Each time, it was given to an important person.
First Creation: 1675
The first time the title was created was on March 9, 1675. This was for a man named Lord George Douglas. He was the son of the Marquess of Douglas. Lord George Douglas was given this title because he served in a war called the Franco-Dutch War.
He was also given another title at the same time: Lord Douglas of Ettrick. Lord George Douglas had one son, also named George. When his son, the second Earl, passed away in 1749 without having any children, both of these titles ended. This is called becoming "extinct."
Second Creation: 2018
The title was created again on July 16, 2018. This time, Queen Elizabeth II gave it to her grandson, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. This happened when Prince Harry married Meghan Markle.
When he received the Earl of Dumbarton title, Prince Harry was also given two other titles: Duke of Sussex and Baron Kilkeel. These are called "subsidiary titles" because they are extra titles given along with the main one.
The person who will inherit the Earl of Dumbarton title after Prince Harry is his son, Prince Archie of Sussex.
Who Held the Title?
Here are the people who have held the title of Earl of Dumbarton:
First Earls (1675-1749)
- George Douglas (1675–1692): He was the first Earl. He was born in 1635 and passed away in 1692.
- George Douglas (1692–1749): He was the son of the first Earl. He was born in 1687 and passed away in 1749. He never married or had children, which is why the title became extinct.
Current Earl (2018-Present)
- Prince Harry (2018–present): He is the current Earl of Dumbarton. He was born in 1984. He is also known as the Duke of Sussex and Baron Kilkeel.
Who is Next in Line?
The line of succession shows who will inherit the title next.
Prince Harry, Earl of Dumbarton (born 1984)
(1) Prince Archie of Sussex (born 2019)
