Prince William appeared in one of his duchies to focus on two of his father’s favourites: environment and farming.
On Monday, 10 July, the Prince of Wales arrived at the Duchy of Cornwall’s nursery near Lostwithiel to inaugurate the new restaurant within The Orangery.
Talking with staff members, His Royal Highness was heard saying: “It’s turned out amazingly!”…
Why does the heir to the throne hold the title of Duke of Cornwall?
11th February 2023
As heir to the throne, Prince William automatically became the Duke of Cornwall when his father became King Charles III.
But this was not always the case. It was not until 1337 when King Edward III signed the Royal Great Charter, establishing the duchy. Edward III was the…
England has two royal duchies: the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall. The Duchy of Cornwall is the older of the two.
The Duchy of Cornwall is inherited by the eldest son of the monarch at their birth or when their parent succeeds to the throne. It was…
Poundbury is an experimental new town or urban extension located on the outskirts of Dorchester in the county of Dorset. While it was initiated by architect Léon Krier, it’s the keen endorsement of the Prince of Wales on which the land is built.
The land is in the Duchy of Cornwall and was selected for development in 1987 when the decision was made to expand the town of Dorchester. New…
Prince Charles dedicates new woodland in the heart of his Duchy of Cornwall
9th March 2022
As the Jubilee year continues and spring planting season comes to an end, the Prince of Wales visited the Royal British Legion Centenary Woodland in Newquay to dedicate a woodland to the initiative commemorating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The Duchy of Cornwall…
History of Royal Titles: Why are male heirs to the British throne called the Prince of Wales?
28th October 2020
Aside from the historically important position of king or queen, the title of ‘The Prince of Wales’ has existed for the longest time. It originated in approximately 1223 when Llywelyn ap Gruffudd was given the title by the English King Henry III. Royal Central is taking…
A new TV series about Prince Charles is set to air in the UK. ITV has commissioned programmes focusing on his life as Duke of Cornwall.
The shows are being made to mark Charles’ 50th year as a working Duke of Cornwall. The title traditionally passes to the eldest son of a monarch on their accession and Charles took on the role on the day his mother became Queen. However his active involvement in…
Now that her days of Suits and fashion line collaborations are over, how will the newly married Duchess of Sussex earn an income alongside her husband, Prince Harry?
As of this point, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are living at Nottingham Cottage located within the walls…
A local parish council has made claims the Duchy of Cornwall should bear some responsibility for the unfortunate death of a man who was swept out to sea after being caught in a rip-current on Crantock Beach. Oneil Din, 27, was swept out to sea after being stood in relatively…
Most know Julian Fellowes as creator of the hit show Downton Abbey, yet he may be gaining another reputation over his disagreement with Prince Charles.
Prince Charles’ Duchy of Cornwall estate has announced plans for a 100 house estate that will back onto author, Thomas Hardy’s property.
As president of the Hardy Society, Lord Fellowes has defended the late author’s home, now for…
