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Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (27 January 1773 – 21 April 1843), was the sixth son and ninth child of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was the only surviving son of George III who did not pursue an army or navy career.
Jan 19, 2023 · On Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding day in 2018, Queen Elizabeth II gifted him with the Dukedom of Sussex. The title had laid vacant for the best part of 200 years, since its original and then most recent holder, Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843) died without legitimate issue in 1843.
May 25, 2024 · While the title of Duke of Sussex fell into abeyance after Augustus‘ death, it was revived in 2018 when Queen Elizabeth II bestowed it upon her grandson, Prince Harry, on his wedding day. In many ways, Harry has followed in the footsteps of his predecessor, using his platform to champion charitable causes and forge his own path outside the ...
Jan 10, 2023 · Prince Augustus Frederick, born in 1773, was the only Duke of Sussex until Prince Harry was given the title in five years ago. Historian Dan Snow revealed on Twitter that Prince Augustus...
Jan 12, 2024 · Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, was Queen Victoria's favourite uncle. He married illegally twice according to the Royal Marriages Act 1772. He was liberal in his outlook and more academic than his siblings. Augustus' library of over 50,000 books at Kensington Palace was his great legacy.
Aug 13, 2018 · The story of Prince Augustus, the only previous Duke of Sussex, is a tale of family breakdown, two illegal weddings and a heartbroken bookish and sensitive boy. As a wedding present HM The Queen gave her grandson the title of Duke of Sussex.
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Apr 6, 2013 · Prince Augustus, Duke of Sussex (27 January 1773 - 21 April 1843), was the sixth son of George III and Queen Charlotte. Early years. Prince Augustus Frederick was born on 27 January 1773 at Buckingham House. He spent his early years at Kew, sharing a house with his brothers Ernest and Adolphus.
