Henry, Prince Royal

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Henry
Prince Royal
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The Prince Royal in 2022
BornHenry Stephen Spencer Alexander Somerset
Spouse
Miann Somerset
(m. 2022)
Full name
Henry Stephen Spencer Alexander
HouseSomerset
FatherMatthew Somerset
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Henry, Prince Royal (Henry Stephen Spencer Alexander Somerset), is a member of the British royal family. He is the second child of Prince Matthew, Duke of Somerset and the only brother of Victor, Prince of Wales. Henry is 2nd in the line of succession to the British throne and has been Prince Royal since 2 January 2023.

Born at the Castle of Mey, Henry took part in political activities prior to his creation as Prince Royal includling service as First Secretary of State in 2022. As a member of the British Royalist Party, Henry also served as Leader of Her Majesty's Most Loyal Opposition and Member of Parliament for Caithness, Sutherland, and Easter Ross.

The Prince Royal performs official duties and engagements on behalf of his aunt the Queen. He also serves as Lord Temporal in the House of Lords and as Lord High Steward of Her Majesty's household.

Early Life and Education

Political Career

Early Parliamentary Career

Foreign Secretary

First Secretary of State & Home Secretary

Peerage

Marriage and Family

Personal Life

Titles, styles, honours and arms

Prior to becoming Prince Royal, Prince Henry was awarded the Victoria Cross and made a Knight Companion of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick. Following the departure of Angus Stewart from Great Britain, Henry succeeded to the Barony of Brabourne, becoming the second Baron Brabourne. On 3 December 2022, he was created Viscount Middleton. These titles merged into the Crown upon his creation as Prince Royal.

  • 31 August 2020 – 13 January 2021 ‣ Mr. Henry Somerset
  • 13 January 2021 – 11 October 2022 ‣ The Right Honourable Henry Somerset
  • 11 October 2022 – 3 December 2022 ‣ His Lordship The Baron of Brabourne VC PC
  • 3 December 2022 – 2 January 2023 ‣ His Lordship The Viscount Middleton VC KP PC
  • 2 January 2023 – Present ‣ His Royal Highness The Prince Royal
    • In Scotland: 2 January 2023 – present ‣ His Royal Highness The Baron of Hamilton
    • In Ireland: 2 January 2023 – present ‣ His Royal Highness The Earl of Hillsborough