Prince Joseph, Duke of Richmond
| Prince Joseph | |
|---|---|
| Duke of Richmond | |
 Portrait commissioned and painted by Prince Thomas, Duke of Devonshire. | |
| Born | Joseph Henry Edward John 10 June 2020 (5 years, 328 days) Buckingham Palace, London |
| House | Somerset |
| Father | George VII |
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Prince Joseph, Duke of Richmond (Joseph Henry Edward John; joined 10 June 2020) is a member of the British royal family who currently serves as Lord High Constable and Deputy Election Commissioner.
On 24 March 2026, Somerset was created the Duke of Richmond, Marquess of Flintshire, Earl of Strathnaver, Viscount Castlereagh, and Baron Palmerston by his father.
Richmond is the youngest son and child of George VII. He lives at Sandringham House in Norfolk and Goodwood House in West Sussex, both large country estates.
Political Career
Richmond began his career after years of staying out of the spotlight. He preferred tending to his large estates in Sandringham, Norfolk and Westhampnett, West Sussex. He was also known have travelled extensively across the Empire and the Commonwealth. On 24 March 2026, he was called by the Prime Minister and his nephew, Philip Somerset, to serve as the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for the Home Office. [1] His first responsibility was to chair the Public Consultation on Citizenship Reform. [2] As one of the main campaign promises of the Prime Minister, the consultation received much engagement, both on the forums and the regional server. Both Somerset and Richmond themselves spoke with the community over voice call on the merits of a World Assembly requirement for citizenship for over two hours. During the consultation, Richmond proposed The Working Formula for Citizenship Reform, which synthesised the concerns of the community with the goals of the government. [3] This model served as the foundation for the government's position.
At the same time, Richmond ran in the March 2026 By-Election; standing for Chichester. In his campaign, "Building Prosperity," he outlined his goals supporting the Unionist platform promises of a World Assembly requirement for citizenship and the return of the Address-in-Reply in its original form. [4] He was elected on 28 March 2026. [5]
While I understand not everyone agrees to my points of view, I commit to keeping an open mind and heart to all arguments. Everyone in the House of Commons has earned their seat and mandate by the British people. To hear out all concerns is not just about generosity to my colleagues but to everyone who voted in their support.
— The Duke of Richmond, "Building Prosperity"
Selected Quotes
- "We are a NationStates region: first, foremost, primarily, entirely." [6]
- "Everyone in the House of Commons has earned their seat and mandate by the British people. To hear out all concerns is not just about generosity to my colleagues but to everyone who voted in their support." [4]
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Footnotes
- ↑ George VII. “Further Appointments to Cabinet.” 26 March 2026.
- ↑ “Public Consultation on Citizenship Reform.” The Home Office. 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Somerset, Joseph, The Lord Palmerston. Response to The Duke of Warwick and Lord Thomond at “Public Consultation on Citizenship Reform,” The Home Office, 26 March 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Somerset, Joseph, The Lord Palmerston. “Building Prosperity.” Chichester, 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Election Commission. March 2026 By-Election Results. 28 March 2026.
- ↑ Somerset, Joseph, The Lord Palmerston. Response to Lord Marloes at “Public Consultation on Citizenship Reform,” The Home Office, 26 March 2026.