Elizabeth Howard-Campbell, 1st Duchess of Edinburgh

The Most Noble The Duchess of Edinburgh LG LT LP GCB GCVO CMG MC GM KC
Portrait commissioned by the Library of Parliament Hill.
Lord High Constable Chief of the Air Staff
In office 27 July 2023 – 13 August 2023
Monarch	Edward IX
Deputy	The Earl of Stirling
Preceded by	Henry, Prince of Wales
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
In office 27 July 2023 – 13 August 2023
Prime Minister	The Viscountess Balloch
Preceded by	The Earl of Beaufort
Member of Parliament for St. James
In office 22 May 2023 – 13 August 2023
Preceded by	Herself
In office 3 May 2021 – 21 June 2021
Preceded by	Constituency created
Succeeded by	Herself
The Crown Queen of Great Britain Reign 1 October 2022 - 1 March 2023 Coronation 5 November 2022 Predecessor William V Successor Edward IX Consort of Great Britain Tenure 23 October 2020 - 28 January 2021 Predecessor King Edward Successor Lily Somerset, Duchess of Lancaster Princess of Wales Tenure 8 October 2021 - 1 October 2022 Predecessor Angus, Prince of Wales Successor Victor, Prince of Wales Tenure 23 October 2020 - 28 January 2021 Predecessor Matthew, Prince of Wales Successor Angus, Prince of Wales Princess Royal Tenure 16 June 2021 - 8 October 2021 Predecessor Position created Successor Victor, Prince Royal Lady Chamberlain In office 29 March 2021 – 28 September 2021 Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Baron Braybrooke Lady Advocate In office 20 November 2020 – 28 January 2021 Preceded by Position created Succeeded by Andrew Wright Garter Principal King of Arms In office 2 March 2023 – 10 March 2023 Preceded by Henry, Prince of Wales Succeeded by Henry, Prince of Wales Norroy and Ulster King of Arms In office 22 March 2021 – 1 October 2022 Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Earl of Lothian Privy Counsellor Incumbent Assumed office 28 April 2023 Monarch Edward IX In office 1 March 2023 – 10 March 2023 Monarch Edward IX In office 4 May 2021 – 1 October 2022 Monarch William V In office 4 September 2020 – 28 January 2021 Monarch William V
Government Prime Minister First Lord of the Treasury In office 24 May 2023 – 27 July 2023 Deputy The Viscountess Balloch Preceded by The Duke of Somerset Succeeded by The Viscountess Balloch Deputy Prime Minister In office 9 June 2021 – 20 June 2021 Prime Minister Sir Angus Stewart Preceded by James Forsyte Succeeded by The Countess des Laurentides First Secretary of State In office 5 April 2021 – 9 June 2021 Prime Minister Sir Angus Stewart Preceded by James Forsyte Succeeded by Kitsune DeCoppice Secretary of State for the Home Office In office 13 April 2023 – 2 May 2023 Prime Minister The Duke of Somerset Preceded by The Baron Summerside Succeeded by The Earl of Beaufort Chancellor of the Exchequer In office 2 May 2023 – 19 May 2023 Prime Minister The Duke of Somerset Preceded by Alistair Romefeller Succeeded by William Scott-Chester In office 18 September 2020 – 24 October 2020 Prime Minister The Baron Lomond Philip Ross Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Baron Oxford Attorney General In office 7 May 2021 – 9 June 2021 Prime Minister Sir Angus Stewart Preceded by Remile Talleyrand Succeeded by The Countess des Laurentides In office 24 October 2020 – 8 November 2020 Prime Minister Philip Ross Preceded by Sarah Kerrigan Succeeded by Arthur Pendragon Minister without Portfolio In office 5 April 2021 – 9 June 2021 Prime Minister Sir Angus Stewart Chief Secretary to the Treasury In office 3 March 2023 – 10 March 2023 Prime Minister The Baron Exeter Chancellor The Baroness Lomond Preceded by The Earl of Lothian Succeeded by Radha Wright Whitehall Foreign Affairs Advisory Counsellor Incumbent Assumed office 24 May 2023 Prime Minister Herself In office 5 April 2021 – 10 March 2023 Prime Minister Sir Angus Stewart The Viscount Spencer The Duchess of Manitoba The Marquess of Grey The Baron Hastings The Earl of Northumberland The Baron Huntingdon Sir Joshua Sherwood The Duke of Somerset The Baroness Lomond The Baron Exeter
Parliament Lady Speaker of the House of Lords In office 15 February 2022 – 17 July 2022 Monarch William V Deputy Baron Holland Baron Wellesley The Earl of Merioneth The Duke of Kent Preceded by The Earl of Merioneth Succeeded by The Duke of Kent In office 17 October 2021 – 7 January 2022 Monarch William V Deputy The Baron Mornington The Baron Sydney Preceded by The Baron Braybrooke Succeeded by The Earl of Merioneth In office 7 September 2020 – 22 November 2020 Monarch William V Deputy The Baron Mornington Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Countess des Laurentides Senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords In office 17 July 2022 – 17 August 2022 Lord Speaker The Duke of Kent Preceded by The Duke of Kent Succeeded by The Viscount Halifax In office 21 June 2021 – 24 August 2021 Lady Speaker The Viscountess Toronto Preceded by The Viscountess Toronto Succeeded by The Baron Braybrooke In office 24 November 2020 – 14 January 2021 Lady Speaker The Countess des Laurentides Preceded by The Baron Mornington Succeeded by The Baroness Hastings Member of the House of Lords Lady Temporal In office 5 March 2023 – 10 March 2023 Monarch Edward IX Title The Duchess of Edinburgh In office 23 July 2022 – 17 August 2022 Monarch William V Title The Duchess of Rothesay In office 15 February 2022 – 17 July 2022 Monarch William V Title The Duchess of Rothesay In office 21 June 2021 – 7 January 2022 Monarch William V Title The Duchess of Cambridge The Duchess of Rothesay In office 29 March 2021 – 3 May 2021 Monarch William V Title The Baroness Tindale In office 24 August 2020 – 28 January 2021 Monarch William V Title The Duchess of Buccleuch Speaker of the House of Commons In office 4 May 2021 – 21 June 2021 Monarch William V Prime Minister Sir Angus Somerset Deputy Kitsune DeCoppice Preceded by Kitsune DeCoppice Succeeded by Kitsune DeCoppice Member of Parliament for Flydale North In office 25 April 2023 – 19 May 2023 Preceded by Constituency created Succeeded by Constituency abolished Member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Climate Change Incumbent Assumed office 5 July 2023
Judiciary Barrister Incumbent Assumed office 12 April 2023 In office 2 March 2023 – 10 March 2023
Military Commander in Chief In office 1 October 2022 – 1 March 2023 Monarch Herself First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff In office 28 September 2021 – 24 January 2022 Monarch William V Preceded by The Baron Sydney Succeeded by The Earl of Merioneth Assistant Chief of the Air Staff In office 13 July 2023 – 27 July 2023 Head Henry, Prince of Wales Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Earl of Stirling Second Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff In office 28 September 2021 – 24 January 2022 Head The Baron Sydney Preceded by The Countess des Laurentides Succeeded by The Baron Brabourne In office 1 January 2021 – 14 March 2021 Head The Baron Sydney Adm. Henry Stewart Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Countess des Laurentides Fleet Commander In office 11 July 2022 – 16 September 2022 Head The Earl of Leinster Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Duke of Somerset Member of the Air Force Board Incumbent Assumed office 15 June 2023 Head Henry, Prince of Wales
Political Offices Leader of the British Constitutionalist Party In office 22 April 2023 – 11 July 2023 Preceded by Position created Succeeded by The Viscountess Balloch Leader of The Alliance Party In office 2 March 2023 – 10 March 2023 Preceded by Position created Succeeded by Position abolished
Personal details
Born	Elizabeth Victoria Mary Alexandra Howard-Campbell 10 June 2020 (3 years, 326 days)
Political party	Constitutionalist (22 Apr. 2023 - Present)
Other political affiliations	Alliance (2 Mar. 2023 – 22 Apr. 2023)
Spouse(s)	William V (div.) The Earl of Merioneth (div.) The Earl of Leinster (div.) Robert Romefeller (m.)
Children	Miann Howard-Campbell Firentia Somerset-Howard-Campbell Alcalá Howard-Campbell
Residence(s)	Arundel Castle Edinburgh House
Education	University of St Andrews
Occupation	Stateswoman Parliamentarian Jurist Historian Politician Military Officer
Title	Duchess of Edinburgh
Signature
Nickname	Lillibet
Military service
Branch/service	Royal Air Force British Army Royal Navy
Rank	Air Chief Marshal Field Marshal (Ret.) Admiral of the Fleet (Ret.)

Styles of The Duchess of Edinburgh
Reference style	Her Grace The Most Noble
Spoken style	Your Grace or Duchess
Alternative style	Ma'am

Air Chief Marshal (Ret.) Elizabeth Victoria Mary Alexandra Howard-Campbell, 1st Duchess of Edinburgh LG LT LP GCB GCVO CMG MC GM KC (10 June 2020 - 13 August 2023), was a stateswoman, parliamentarian, jurist, historian, Constitutionalist politician, and senior Royal Air Force officer who served as the Queen of Great Britain, Prime Minister, Lady Speaker of the House of Lords, Speaker of the House of Commons, and many various roles.

The majority of her career in the Empire of Great Britain has been defined by royal service, starting out as the first Princess of Wales of King William V, later becoming his Consort, first as a Princess and then Queen. This early service concluded when she departed the region to take a break after she had some serious disagreements with the King, which ultimately ended their marriage.

Upon returning to the shores of the Empire, having given up the titles and honours she bore before, she was created the Baroness Tindale and worked her way up to service in the realm again. During this time, she joined the Premiership of Sir Angus Somerset, her dear friend whom she called "Lord B" and which she was called "Lady W" in homage to Lady Whistledown.

Eventually, she proved her worth again and was adopted into the Royal House of Somerset as the King's sister, later becoming the Princess Royal, Duchess of Cambridge, and Viscountess Spencer. Her service in this role was spent supporting the Crown and providing a cultural lifeline from Kensington Palace, conducting royal visits and events. Eventually, the Prince of Wales would depart the region and the role became vacant. She would take up the mantle of Princess of Wales not long after, building upon what she did as Princess Royal, as well as learning and shadowing her brother to prepare for the Throne. She served diligently and patiently for just under a year before William V made the decision to abdicate.

After a few weeks of preparation, she acceded the Throne and became Queen Elizabeth III. Her Reign continued the development of the Monarchy seeing the expansion of the Crown, the Royal Household, and saw an increased period of activity. The beginning of her reign had unprecedented levels of engagement and activity, but also strong setbacks in foreign affairs. The Proscription of the United Kingdom shortly after her accession and the Covenant of the Black Flag Brouhaha hours after her coronation tired the young Queen. After political turmoil during the Second Premiership of the Baroness Lomond, declining mental health, and a desire to help the Empire directly and politically, the Queen abdicated the Throne in favour of her nephew, who became King Edward IX. In recognition of her long service of over two years, the new King created her as the Duchess of Edinburgh with other titles and honours.

While the first half of her career was mostly remembered for her time as a royal, she spent time after her first return in Government. Starting as the First Secretary of State and Minister without Portfolio, she drafted the King Charles Street Programme for the Foreign Office and worked with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Scott Cahill-Mountbatten, on implementing it. The programme proved to be a success and its effects last into the modern day. From this, she was promoted to Deputy Prime Minister and took on the role of Attorney General during a Cabinet Reshuffle, continuing her efforts to support the Prime Minister and his agenda.

Throughout her entire career, she is probably most known for her work as a parliamentarian and jurist, having served over 648 days, cast over 180 votes, and written 28 bills. While in the judiciary, she has been involved in 13 court cases, either as petitioner, counsel, or having submitted arguments. As the first and longest-serving Lady Speaker of the House of Lords, she helped develop the early philosophies of the Sovereign's House. On 2 June 2023, Howard-Campbell enrolled at the University of Oxford and later transferred to the University of St Andrews on 14 July 2023.

A family-oriented woman, she was Head of the Howard-Campbell family and the mother of Miann Howard-Campbell, 1st Earl of Lothian, Firentia Somerset-Howard-Campbell, 1st Countess of Clare, and Alcalá Howard-Campbell and is married to Robert Romefeller. Her family was also a constituent member of Clan Colville and therefore related to the Nelson family and Lleyton family.

Early Career: 10 June 2020 to 28 January 2021

Main article: Early Career of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Elizabeth Howard-Campbell joined the Empire of Great Britain on 10 June 2020 as Elizabeth Mountbatten, the niece of Matthew Mountbatten. She would stay for some time chatting and socialising, but would mostly be away. The next month, in July, she created the forums (https://gbi.freeforums.net/) that would still be used to this day. Despite creating this platform for official use of the Empire of Great Britain, she did not become relevant and active until the Abdication of Victoria II and Accession of William V. In the early days of William V's Reign she was a trusted advisor, become his Princess of Wales and later his Queen-Consort. Outside of the Royal Family and Household, she defined her early career as Lady Speaker and Member of the House of Lords.

As the Duchess of Buccleuch, she created the infamous Buccleuch Test, which sought to determine a Prime Minister-Designate's suitability for their office during the Address in Reply. She also created the Legislative Template which would stay in place until it was replaced during the Adoption of the Acts of Union. Most importantly, she defined the House of Lords as an institution of equal power to the House of Commons in Parliament and demonstrated that the appointed House should not be a barrier to the pursuits of the elected, but merely a check and reviser which improved what was sent to them.

In the last month of her early career, she would often disagree and argue with the King, her husband, in private. Eventually, this would come to a head when she departed the Empire of Great Britain on 28 January 2021. Forsaking all of her titles and honours.

Post-Return Career: 11 March 2021 to 16 June 2021

Main article: Post-Return Career of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Middle Career: 16 June 2021 to 1 October 2022

Main article: Middle Career of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Queen of Great Britain: 1 October 2022 to 1 March 2023

Main article: Reign of Elizabeth III

Early Post-Sovereign Career: 1 March 2023 to 10 March 2023

Main article: Early Post-Sovereign Career of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Departure and Series of Short Returns: 20 March 2023 to 27 March 2023

Main article: Departure and Series of Short Returns of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Post-Sovereign Career: 12 April 2023 to 19 May 2023

Main article: Post-Sovereign Career of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Prime Minister of Great Britain: 19 May 2023 to 27 July 2023

Main article: Premiership of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Post-Premiership Career: 27 July 2023 to Present

Main article: Post-Premiership Career of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Residences and Estates

Main article: Residences and Estates of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Titles, styles, honours, and arms

Main article: Titles, styles, honours, and arms of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Personal monogram

Titles

• 1 March 2023: 1st Duchess of Edinburgh
• 1 March 2023: 1st Marchioness of Snowdon
• 1 March 2023: 1st Countess of Carnarvon
• 1 March 2023: 1st Viscountess St. James
• 1 March 2023: 1st Baroness Grey

Ranks

• 27 July 2023: Air Chief Marshal

Honours

• 1 March 2023: Chancellor and Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (LG)
• 1 March 2023: Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (LT)
• 1 March 2023: Lady of the Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick (LP)
• 1 March 2023: Dame Grand Cross of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (GCB)
• 1 March 2023: Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)
• 28 July 2023: Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG)
• 21 August 2021: Recipient of the Military Cross (MC)
• 25 March 2021: Recipient of the George Medal (GM)
• 19 August 2021: Recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal
• 9 August 2021: Recipient of the Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct
• 12 July 2023: Recipient of the South Pacific Campaign Medal
• 1 October 2022: Companion of the Most Royal Order of William V
• 1 October 2022: Companion of the Most Royal Order of Elizabeth III
• 12 October 2020: Recipient of the William V Coronation Ribbon
• 5 November 2022: Recipient of the Elizabeth III Coronation Ribbon

Appointments

• 28 April 2023: Privy Counsellor (PC)
• 17 May 2023: King's Counsel (KC)
• 25 April 2023: Member of Parliament (MP)

Coat of Arms

Coat of arms of the Duchess of Edinburgh

Adopted 19 June 2023 Coronet A coronet of a Duchess Crest On a Mount Vert a Horse passant Argent holding in the mouth a Slip of Oak Vert fructed proper (Crumby Crumpet) Escutcheon Quarterly, 1st: Gules on a Bend between six Cross-crosslets fitchy Argent an Escutcheon Or charged with a Demi-lion rampant pierced through the mouth by an arrow within a Double Tressure flory counterflory of the first; 2nd: Sanguine a Lion rampant Argent, Armed Sable and Langued Gules; 3rd: Argent upon a rock proper a castle triple towered sable masoned argent windows port turret-caps and vanes gules; 4th: Or on a Bend Azure a Mullet of six points between two Crescents of the field. Supporters On either side a a stag Argent, attired and unguled Or. Motto Je Sers Et Répondrai ("I serve and will respond"). Orders Circlet of the Order of the Garter (appointed Chancellor and Lady Companion 1 March 2023).