Baron Kilkeel

Barony of Kilkeel
Arms of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the present Baron Kilkeel
Creation date19 May 2018 (announced)[1]
16 July 2018 (Letters Patent)[2]
CreationFirst
Created byElizabeth II
PeeragePeerage of the United Kingdom
Present holderPrince Harry
Heir apparentPrince Archie of Sussex
Remainder tothe 1st Baron's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten[2]
StatusExtant

Baron Kilkeel is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 19 May 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II as a subsidiary title for her grandson Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, upon the occasion of his marriage to Meghan Markle.[3] It is named after the small fishing port of Kilkeel, County Down, with a population of 6,887, in the District of Newry, Mourne and Down in Northern Ireland.[3] On the same day, he was also created Duke of Sussex and Earl of Dumbarton.[4] Traditionally, male members of the royal family are granted at least one title on their wedding day by the monarch.[5]

  1. ^ Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle: Announcement of Titles, The Royal Household, 19 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b "No. 62358". The London Gazette. 20 July 2018. p. 12928.
  3. ^ a b "Harry and Meghan appointed Baron and Baroness of Kilkeel". Belfast Telegraph. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  4. ^ Dewan, Angela (19 May 2018). "Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Harry and Meghan's new titles". CNN. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to become Duke and Duchess of Sussex". USA Today. Retrieved 19 May 2018.