Prince Robert, Duke of Clane

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Robert
Duke of Clane
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Born (1992-12-24) 24 December 1992 (age 31)
Scariff, Caldia
SpouseKenneth IV
IssueMary Victoria
Full name
Robert James Sorley-MacIconnich
HouseMacIconnich-Sartoux (by marriage)
FatherSean Francis Sorley
MotherJohanna O'Reilly
ReligionChurch of Caldia

Robert James Sorley-MacIconnich (Ghaillish: Roibeárd Séamus Somhairle agus Mac Connach; born 24 December 1992) is the spouse of King Kenneth IV of Caldia and the father of the heir designate, Princess Mary Victoria.

Since his marriage, Robert has become an active member of the Royal Household. He was made Duke of Clane in January 2017 by the his husband. The Royal Couple had their first child through surrogacy in April of 2017.

Early life and education

Robert James Sorley was born in Scariff in County Clane on 24 December 1992 to Brendan Sorley and Máiréad Ní Chuaig. His father was a professional accountant and his mother a charity worker.

He has one older sister and one younger brother. His sister, Niamh Sorley, is a well-known chef. His brother, Sorley, is a personal trainer and a veteran of the Caldish Army.

For his lower education, he attended state schools in Dunmore, an affluent suburb of Scariff located in County Clane.

After finishing tertiary school in 2011, Robert attended the University of Spálgleann and was enrolled in the international relations program. He met Kenneth IV during his and the two began dating in 2012. studies and graduated in 2015 with a Masters in International Relations. Initially, Robert intended to work for international non-profits.

Royal activities

On 1 November 2014, St Ellen's Palace announced that Kenneth and Robert were engaged. They were married on 24 October 2015 at Saint Adomnán's Cathedral in Spálgleann. Upon their marriage, Robert became the Prince-consort of Caldia which marked his accession to the Royal Household and the start of royal duties.

Philanthropy

Personal life

Titles, styles, honours and arms

Titles

  • 23 October 2015 – present: His Royal Highness The Pince-consort of Caldia.
  • 7 January 2017 – present: His Grace The Duke of Clane

Arms

Honours

  • Caldia: Member Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Order of the Thistle
  • Caldia: Member Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Order of the Glistening Star