Duke of Clarence and St Andrews
Duke of Clarence and St Andrews was a title awarded to a prince of the British Royal family. The creation was in the Peerage of Great Britain.
| Dukedom of Clarence and St Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Creation date | 20 May 1789 |
| Created by | George III |
| Peerage | Peerage of Great Britain |
| First holder | Prince William Henry |
| Last holder | Prince William Henry |
| Subsidiary titles | Earl of Munster |
| Status | Extinct – Merged with the Crown on succeeding as King William IV |
| Extinction date | 26 June 1830 |
While there had been several creations of Dukes of Clarence (and there was later a Duke of Clarence and Avondale), the only creation of a Duke of Clarence and St Andrews was in 1789 for Prince William, third son of King George III. When William succeeded his brother to the throne in 1830, the dukedom merged in the crown.
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