Henry, Prince Royal
| Henry | |||||
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| Prince Royal | |||||
 The Prince Royal in 2022 | |||||
| Born | Henry Stephen Spencer Alexander Somerset | ||||
| Spouse | Miann Somerset (m. 2022) | ||||
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| House | Somerset | ||||
| Father | Matthew 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
Political Career
Personal Life
Titles, styles, honours and arms
Titles and Styles
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
Honours
| Country | Date | Appointment | Ribbon | Post-nominal letters |
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 Empire of Great Britain
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2 January 2023 – present | Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter | 
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KG |
| Empire of Great Britain
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2 January 2023 – present | Knight Companion of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle | 
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KT |
| Empire of Great Britain
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3 December 2022 – present | Knight Companion of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick | 
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KP |
| Empire of Great Britain
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25 October 2022 – present | Member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council | PC |
Arms
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Adopted
Crest
Escutcheon
Supporters
Orders
Other Elements
Symbolism
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Banners, flags and standards
The banners used by the Prince Royal vary depending upon location. His personal standard is the Royal Standard of the Empire of Great Britain differenced as in his arms with a label of three points Argent, the center point being charged with an anchor Azure. It is used in the Empire of Great Britain when the prince is acting in an official capacity.
In Canada, a personal heraldic banner for the Prince Royal was issued in 2023, consisting of the shield of the Royal Arms of Canada defaced with a blue roundel surrounded with a wreath of gold maple leaves, within which is a depiction of an "H" surmounted by a coronet. Above the roundel is a white label of three points, the center point being charged with an anchor.
Standard for the Prince Royal
Canadian personal Standard for Prince Henry
