The title of Duke de La Rochefoucauld is a French peerage, whose origins go back to Lord Rochefoucauld in Charente in the 10th century with Foucauld 1st (973–1047), first Lord of La Rochefoucauld, son of Adémar, Lord of La Roche (952–1037). They got the title of Baron in the 13th century, then became Count in 1528 with Francis I de La Rochefoucauld, godfather of King Francis I and in 1622, Francis V de La Rochefoucauld was made Duke by Louis XIII. They are also, since 16th century, Prince of Marcillac. They become during the 18th century: Duke of Liancourt, Duke of Anville and Duke of Estissac. They become during the 19th century: Prince de La Rochefoucauld-Montbel, Duke of Doudeauville, Duke of Estrees and Duke of Bisaccia. They are also: Marquees de Montendre, de Barbezieux, de Surgères and de Bayers; also Count de Duretal, Count de La Rochefoucauld-Montbel and Baron de Verteuil.

Dominique, de La Rochefoucauld-Montbel, Officer of the Légion d’Honneur, member of the House of La Rochefoucauld and humanitarian diplomat. He was Grand Hospitaller and president of the French Association of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.