Duke of Cornwall

Dukedom of Cornwall
Creation date
  • 1337 (first creation)
  • 1376 (second creation)
  • 1460 (third creation)
Created by
PeeragePeerage of England
First holderEdward of Woodstock
Present holderWilliam, Prince of Wales
Extinction date
  • 1377 (second creation)
  • 1460 (third creation)
Former seat(s)Restormel Castle
MottoMiddle Low German: Houmout, lit.'High-spirited'

Duke of Cornwall (Cornish: Duk a Gernow)[1] is a title in the Peerage of England, traditionally held by the eldest son of the reigning British monarch, previously the English monarch. The Duchy of Cornwall was the first duchy created in England and was established in a royal charter in 1337 by King Edward III.[2] As of 2022, Prince William became Duke of Cornwall following the accession to the throne of his father, King Charles III; William's wife, Catherine, became Duchess of Cornwall.

  1. ^ "The Duchy of Cornwall is established". cornwallforever.co.uk.
  2. ^ "A Charter of 1337". at legislation.co.uk