Duke of Kent

Dukedom of Kent
Creation date12 October 1934
CreationSecond
Created byKing George V
PeeragePeerage of the United Kingdom
First holderHenry Grey
Present holderPrince Edward
Heir apparentGeorge Windsor, Earl of St Andrews
Remainder tothe 1st Duke's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten
Subsidiary titlesEarl of St Andrews
Baron Downpatrick
StatusExtant
Seat(s)Wren House
Former seat(s)Coppins

Duke of Kent is a title that has been created several times in the peerages of Great Britain and the United Kingdom, most recently as a royal dukedom for the fourth son of King George V. Since 1942, the title has been held by Prince Edward (born 1935), a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.[1]

Prince Edward, the current Duke of Kent
  1. ^ The Duke of Kent. Official website.