Sir Arthur Beaufort, The Duke of Taunton

Sir Arthur Beaufort is the younger son of Princess Mary Carnarvon of Wessex and Sir Edward Beaufort, The Duke of Worcester. Through his mother, Arthur was the second oldest grandson of King Edmund I of Wessex. He and his twin brother were the first males born in the royal line, since the birth of his grandfather.

According to the Second Act of Succession, Edward was born second in-line to the throne, after his older brother. He was created The "Duke of Taunton" a day after his birth.

Early Life
Born Lord Arthur Beaufort, he was the younger twin of The Duke of Harrington, the children of Princess Mary Carnarvon of Wessex and Sir Edward Beaufort, The Duke of Worcester. He and his brother were the first legitimate male heirs born into the royal family since the birth of his grandfather King Edmund I of Wessex.

Arthur was recognized a day after his birth by his grandfather in the presence of many noble men. Arthur was created the "Duke of Taunton" the first in its creation. He became the second highest peer, after his brother, in Wessex.

Arthur was raised at the royal court of his mother at Woodstock Castle, along with other, members of his family.

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Titles, Styles, and Honors
Lord Arthur Beaufort

His Grace, Sir Arthur Beaufort, The Duke of Taunton