Duke of Rutland is a title in the Peerage of England, named after Rutland, a county in the East Midlands of England. Earldoms named after Rutland have been created three times; the ninth earl of the third creation was made duke in 1703, in whose family's line the title continues. The heir apparent to the dukedom has the privilege of using the courtesy title of Marquess of Granby.
The 8th Duke of Rutland's banner as Knight of the Garter, now on display at Belvoir Castle
Haddon Hall, Nether Haddon, Derbyshire
Belvoir Castle in the late 19th century
Charles Manners, 10th Duke of Rutland at Belvoir Castle in 1981
Rutland, sometimes archaically called Rutlandshire, is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Leicestershire to the north and west, Lincolnshire to the north-east, and Northamptonshire to the south-west. Oakham is the largest town.
Image: Oakham Market Place (geograph 7627324)
Image: Normanton Church geograph.org.uk 2911781
Image: High Street East, Uppingham (geograph 3341980)
Oakham Castle