Duke of York and Albany was a title of nobility in the Peerage of Great Britain. The title was created three times during the 18th century and was usually given to the second son of British monarchs. The predecessor titles in the English and Scottish peerages were Duke of York and Duke of Albany.
Image: Ernest August, Duke of York (1674 1728)
Image: Edward, Duke of York and Albany
Image: Frederick, Duke of York and Albany by John Jackson
Duke of York is a title of nobility in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Since the 15th century, it has, when granted, usually been given to the second son of English monarchs. The equivalent title in the Scottish peerage was Duke of Albany. However, King George II and King George III granted the titles Duke of York and Albany.
Image: Edmund of Langley 2C Duke of York
Image: Edward of Norwich Duke of York
Image: Richard of York Talbot Shrewsbury Book
Image: Edward I Vof England Yorkist