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firstborn Prince dies before the King, the title is not inherited by his heir - it is only for the firstborn son, like the Duchy of Cornwall - nor is either inherited by the deceased duke's next brother, unless that brother also becomes heir apparent. Though the Act specified "King", eldest sons of queens regnant subsequently also held the dukedom. The interpretation of the word Prince, however, does not include women. Therefore, in the event of an heiress presumptive

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