Joseph Somerset

The Right Honourable The Lord Palmerston KG KT KP GCB GCVO CH KCMG
Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 March 2026 (6 days)
Monarch	George VII
Preceded by	The Duchess of Bedford
First Secretary of State
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 March 2026 (6 days)
Monarch	George VII
Prime Minister	Philip Somerset
Preceded by	The Duchess of Bedford
Secretary of State for the Home Office
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 March 2026 (6 days)
Monarch	George VII
Prime Minister	Philip Somerset
Preceded by	The Duchess of Bedford
Chair of the Unionist Party
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 March 2026 (6 days)
Preceded by	The Duchess of Bedford
Member of Parliament for Chichester
Incumbent
Assumed office 28 March 2026 (2 days)
Preceded by	Office created
Majority	11 (73.3%)
Personal details
Born	Joseph Henry Edward John Somerset 10 June 2020 (5 years, 293 days)
Political party	Unionist Party
Parent	George VII
Occupation	Statesman Parliamentarian Politician
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Joseph Henry Edward John Somerset, The Baron Palmerston (joined 10 June 2020) is a British statesman, parliamentarian, and Unionist politician who currently serves as Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, First Secretary of State, Secretary of State for the Home Office, Chairman of the Unionist Party, and Member of Parliament for Chichester.

Originally a man who kept to himself and his estates and travels, Palmerston was called to service by the Prime Minister, Philip Somerset, to serve in recently-vacant ministries at 11 Downing Street and the Home Office. He quickly became a vocal supporter of a World Assembly requirement for citizenship, proposing The Working Formula for Citizenship Reform during a public consultation. At the same time, he ran for the constituency of Chichester during a by-election and won.

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. However, he decides to go by The Lord Palmerston.

Lord Palmerston 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

Lord Palmerston 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. His first responsibility was to chair the Public Consultation on Citizenship Reform. 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 Palmerston 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, Lord Palmerston proposed The Working Formula for Citizenship Reform, which synthesised the concerns of the community with the goals of the government. This model served as the foundation for the government's position.

At the same time, Palmerston 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. He was elected on 28 March 2026.

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 Lord Palmerston, "Building Prosperity"

Selected Quotes

• "We are a NationStates region: first, foremost, primarily, entirely."
• "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."