Duchies In The United Kingdom

The Duchy of Cornwall currently owns approximately 141,000 Acres (570 Km²) in England . This includes just over 2% of the county of Cornwall . The majority of the estate lies elsewhere, with half being on Dartmoor in Devon . The income of the Duchy of Cornwall accrues to the Duke Of Cornwall , who is the monarch's eldest son if heir to the throne (and thus currently the Prince Of Wales ). The estate reported a profit of over £7,800,000 for the Year Ending March 31, 2002 .

The Duchy of Lancaster owns approximately 46,500 cares including Lancaster Castle and is administered by a Chancellor. The Chancellor Of The Duchy Of Lancaster is normally a member of the British Cabinet . The income of the Duchy of Lancaster accrues to the Duke Of Lancaster a title which has been held by the reigning monarch since 1399.

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