heiress via a female line of Gilbert de Clare, 8th Earl of Gloucester. The name Clarence referred to the feudal barony of Clare in Suffolk, and as the holder of it (and others) by right of his wife Lionel was given that title. | Lionel of Antwerp, 1st Duke of Clarence | | 29 November 1338Antwerp, Duchy of Brabant (now Belgium)son of Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault | Elizabeth de Burgh, 4th Countess of Ulster13521 child | 7 October 1368Alba, Piedmontaged 29 |} Died without male issue. Duke of Clarence, second creation (1412) | Thomas of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Clarence | | Autumn 1387son of Henry IV of England and Mary de Bohun | Margaret Holland1411 | 22 March 1421Battle of Baugé, Anjou, Franceaged 33 |} Died without legitimate male issue. Duke of Clarence, third creation (1461) | George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence | | 21 October 1449Dublin Castle, Irelandson of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York and Cecily Neville, Duchess of York | Isabel NevilleJuly 14694 children | 18 February 1478Tower of London, Londonaged 28 |} Executed for treason in 1478 and honours forfeited. Similar titles Earls of Clarence (1881) The Prince Leopold, 1st Duke of Albany, 1st Earl of Clarence & 1st Baron Arklow (1853–1884), fourth son of Queen Victoria. Charles Edward, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 2nd Duke of Albany, 2nd Earl of Clarence & 2nd Baron Arklow (1884–1954), posthumous son of the 1st Earl, had his British titles suspended in 1919 for waging war against Britain. For heirs to the suspended peerages, see Duke of Albany. Duke of Clarence and St Andrews (1789) William IV (1765–1837), who became king in 1830, at which point the title merged with the Crown. Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1890) Prince Albert Victor, 1st Duke of Clarence and Avondale (1864–1892) Family Tree Possible future creations The Dukedom is currently vacant. While there was some speculation that it was one of the options available for Prince Harry upon his wedding with Meghan Markle, press reports also noted the Dukedom's chequered past, including scandals and unfounded rumours of criminality related to Prince Albert Victor. Prince Harry was ultimately awarded the Dukedom of Sussex. References Extinct dukedoms in the Peerage of England Noble titles created in 1362 Noble titles created in 1412 Noble titles created in 1461