Duke of Richmond

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Dukedom of Richmond
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Creation date24 March 2026
CreationFirst
Created byGeorge VII
PeeragePeerage of Great Britain
First holderPrince Joseph, Duke of Richmond
Present holderPrince Joseph, Duke of Richmond
Remainder tothe 1st Duke's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten
Subsidiary titlesMarquess of Flintshire
Earl of Strathnaver
Viscount Castlereagh
Baron Palmerston
Seat(s)Goodwood House

The Duke of Richmond is a title in the Peerage of Great Britain that has been created one time in British history. It has been held by a member of the Royal House of Somerset. The seat of the dukedom is Goodwood House in Chichester, West Sussex. The current holder Prince Joseph, Duke of Richmond and the title was created on 24 March 2026.

Dukes of Richmond, First Creation (24 March 2026)

Created by George VII
Duke Portrait Parentage Spouse Arms
Prince Joseph
House of Somerset
24 March 2026 – present
JosephSomerset.png 10 June 2020
Buckingham Palace, London
Son of George VII
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Also, Marquess of Flintshire, Earl of Strathnaver, Viscount Castlereagh, Baron Palmerston