Duke of Kent
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.
| Dukedom of Kent | |
|---|---|
Arms of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent | |
| Creation date | 12 October 1934 |
| Creation | Second |
| Created by | King George V |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | Henry Grey |
| Present holder | Prince Edward |
| Heir apparent | George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews |
| Remainder to | the 1st Duke's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | Earl of St Andrews Baron Downpatrick |
| Status | Extant |
| Former seat(s) | Coppins |
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