Earl of Inverness facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Earldom of Inverness
Arms of Prince Andrew, the present Earl of Inverness
Creation date	23 June 1986
Creation	Fourth
Monarch	Elizabeth II
Peerage	Peerage of the United Kingdom
First holder	Prince Augustus Frederick
Present holder	Prince Andrew
Remainder to	the 1st Earl's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten
Status	Extant

The title of Earl of Inverness (which is Iarla Inbhir Nis in Scottish Gaelic) is a special title of nobility in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. A "peerage" is a system of titles given to important people, often members of the royal family or noble families.

This title has been created several times. Each time, it was given as an extra title to a member of the royal family.

What is the Earl of Inverness?

The Earl of Inverness is a noble title connected to the city of Inverness in Scotland. It's a way to honor members of the royal family. When a royal family member is given a Dukedom (like Duke of York), they often receive smaller titles too, such as an Earldom or a Barony.

A Title with History

The title of Earl of Inverness was first created in 1718. This was part of the Jacobite Peerage of Scotland. This first creation ended in 1740.

The title has been created four more times since then. Each time, it was given to a prince in the British Royal Family.

First Creation (1801): Prince Augustus Frederick

The title was first created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1801. It was given to Prince Augustus Frederick. He was the sixth son of King George III. He was also made the Duke of Sussex.

• Prince Augustus Frederick
• Born: 27 January 1773 at Buckingham Palace, London
• Son of King George III and Queen Charlotte
• Became Earl of Inverness: 1801
• Died: 21 April 1843 at Kensington Palace, London, aged 70
• His titles ended when he died because his marriage was not officially recognized. This meant his children could not inherit his titles.

Second Creation (1892): Prince George (Later King George V)

The title was created again in 1892 for Prince George. He was the second son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (who later became Edward VII). Prince George was also the grandson of Queen Victoria. He was given the title along with the Dukedom of York.

• Prince George
• Born: 3 June 1865 at Marlborough House
• Son of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
• Became Earl of Inverness: 1892
• Died: 20 January 1936 at Sandringham House, aged 70
• When Prince George became King George V in 1910, his titles became part of the Crown. This means they were no longer separate titles.

Third Creation (1920): Prince Albert (Later King George VI)

The title was created a third time in 1920 for Prince Albert. He was the second son of King George V. He was also made Duke of York at the same time.

• Prince Albert
• Born: 14 December 1895 at Sandringham House
• Son of King George V and Queen Mary
• Became Earl of Inverness: 1920
• Died: 6 February 1952 at Sandringham House, aged 56
• Prince Albert became King George VI in 1936. His titles also merged with the Crown at that time.

Fourth Creation (1986): Prince Andrew

The title was created for the fourth time in 1986. It was given to Prince Andrew. He is the second son of Queen Elizabeth II. He also received the title of Baron Killyleagh at the same time.

• Prince Andrew
• Born: 19 February 1960 at Buckingham Palace
• Son of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
• Became Earl of Inverness: 1986
• Current holder of the title.