Asubstantive title, in the United Kingdom, is a title of nobility which is owned in its own right, as opposed to titles shared amongcadets, borne as acourtesy title by a peer's relatives, or acquired through marriage.[1]
United Kingdom –Prince of Wales (must be conferred by the monarch aftermerging in the Crown)United Kingdom –Duke of Cornwall (restricted to the eldest son of the monarch who is also heir apparent)United Kingdom –Duke of Rothesay (restricted to the eldest son of the monarch who is also heir apparent)TheAlmanach de Gotha treated titles used by dynasties ofabolished monarchies:[2] thehead of the house bearing a traditional title of the dynasty in lieu of or after the given name.
United Kingdom:In accordance with a tradition dating back to the reign ofNapoleon I, titles inpretence were treated by theAlmanach de Gotha as if still borne by members ofreigning dynasties.[2]
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