Duke of Windsor
Duke of Windsor was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 March 1937 for the former monarch Edward VIII, following his abdication on 11 December 1936. The dukedom takes its name from the town where Windsor Castle, a residence of English monarchs since the time of Henry I, following the Norman Conquest, is situated. Windsor has been the house name of the royal family since 1917.
| Dukedom of Windsor | |
|---|---|
| Creation date | 8 March 1937 |
| Creation | First |
| Created by | George VI |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| First holder | Prince Edward |
| Last holder | Prince Edward |
| Remainder to | the 1st Duke's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten |
| Subsidiary titles | None |
| Status | Extinct |
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