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Baron Kilkeel
| Barony of Kilkeel | |
|---|---|
 Arms of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the present Baron Kilkeel | |
| Creation date | 19 May 2018 (announced)[1] 16 July 2018 (Letters Patent)[2] |
| Creation | First |
| Created by | Elizabeth II |
| Peerage | Peerage of the United Kingdom |
| Present holder | Prince Harry |
| Heir apparent | Prince Archie of Sussex |
| Remainder to | the 1st Baron's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten[2] |
| Status | Extant |
Baron Kilkeel is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 19 May 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II as a subsidiary title for her grandson Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, upon the occasion of his marriage to Meghan Markle.[3] It is named after the small fishing port of Kilkeel, County Down, with a population of 6,887, in the District of Newry, Mourne and Down in Northern Ireland.[3] On the same day, he was also created Duke of Sussex and Earl of Dumbarton.[4] Traditionally, male members of the royal family are granted at least one title on their wedding day by the monarch.[5]
- ^ Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle: Announcement of Titles, The Royal Household, 19 May 2018.
- ^ a b "No. 62358". The London Gazette. 20 July 2018. p. 12928.
- ^ a b "Harry and Meghan appointed Baron and Baroness of Kilkeel". Belfast Telegraph. 19 May 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ Dewan, Angela (19 May 2018). "Duke and Duchess of Sussex: Harry and Meghan's new titles". CNN. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ^ "Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to become Duke and Duchess of Sussex". USA Today. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
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