Sir Henry Carnarvon, The Duke of Chelsea

Sir Henry Carnarvon was the eldest son of Prince Edmund Carnarvon of Wessex, The Duke of Chelsea, making him the grandchild in the male-line of King Edward I of Wessex. Henry became The Duke of Chelsea on the death of his father and mother as a child.

Sir Henry Carnarvon was born at Woodstock Castle to Prince Edmund Carnarvon of Wesex and Princess _ of Northumbria, The Duke and Duchess of Chelsea. Henry was the first grandchild born in the male-line to King Edward I and his wife Queen-Consort Catherine of Wessex. Henry was recognized at his birth by King Edward in the presence of members of the Royal Family, the Archbishop of Westminster, and The Duke of Dorcester.

He was given use of the courtesy title "Earl of Tobin" as the heir to his father's titles of Duke of Chelsea.

Being a male member of the House of Carnarvon, Henry was considered in the line of succession to the throne of Thebes, according to The Act of Succession. He was third in-line after his uncle The Duke of Lancaster (the later Edward II) and his father The Duke of Chelsea.

Henry was soon joined by a younger brother, Lord Richard Carnarvon, and it was decided early on that the two brothers would be educated together, being so close in age. The two boys were given a Royal Goveneress and educated between Leeds and Fogmorre Castles.

Parents died

Henry and his brother were sent to live with his  grandparents at Fogmorre Castle.

Titles, Styles, Honors
His Highness, Sir Henry Carnarvon, The Duke of Chelsea, The Earl of Tobin, The Baron of Bellingham, The Lord Carnarvon.