Baron Killarney

Baron Killarney was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom that has been created twice. The first creation came on 24 May 1892 as a substantive title by Queen Victoria for her grandson Prince George, Duke of York.[1] George was also created Duke of York and Earl of Inverness, on the same day. In 1910 upon his ascension as King George V, his titles merged with the crown. The second creation came on 24 May 1920, as a substantive title by King George V for his son Prince Albert, Duke of York.[2] Albert was also created Duke of York and Earl of Inverness, on the same day. Upon King Edward VIII's abdication in 1936, Albert's titles merged with the crown, upon his coronation as King George VI.

Prince Albert, Duke of York, the last Baron Killarney in 1920

It is named after the town and civil parish of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland.

Baron Killarney; first creation (1892)

Baron Killarney; second creation (1920)
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References
  1. "No. 26291". The London Gazette. 25 May 1892. p. 3137.
  2. "No. 31931". The London Gazette (2nd supplement). 4 June 1920. p. 6313.
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