Lord High Constable of Ireland
The office of Lord High Constable of Ireland was used during coronations of the monarch of the United Kingdom after the Acts of Union 1800. The office was abolished after the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922.
Medieval holders
- Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath (died 1186)
- Walter de Lacy, Lord of Meath (died 1241)
- Sir John de Verdun, Lord of Westmeath, (son of Theobald le Botiller, 2nd Chief Butler of Ireland and Rohese de Verdon) and husband of Margaret, daughter of Gilbert de Lacy and coheir of the last-mentioned Walter de Lacy (died 1278)[1]
- Theobald de Verdon, 1st Baron Verdon (died 24 August 1309)[1]
- Theobald de Verdon, 2nd Baron Verdon, (died 27 July 1316)
The Barony of Verdon fell into abeyance on the death of Theobald in 1316.
Lords High Constable of Ireland at Coronations
At this point, the office merged with the Crown and was revived only for coronations. It was held at coronations by the following individuals:
| Name | Year | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marquess of Lansdowne | 1821 | Coronation of King George IV | [2] |
| The Duke of Leinster | 1831 | Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide | [3] |
| 1838 | Coronation of Queen Victoria | [4] | |
| The Duke of Abercorn | 1902 | Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra | [5] |
| 1911 | Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary | [6] |
See also
References
- ^ a b Complete Peerage, P24
- ^ "No. 17732". The London Gazette. 3 August 1821. p. 1605.
- ^ "No. 18848". The London Gazette. 13 September 1831. p. 1866.
- ^ "No. 19632". The London Gazette. 4 July 1838. p. 1514.
- ^ "No. 27489". The London Gazette. 28 October 1902. p. 6871.
- ^ "No. 28535". The London Gazette. 26 September 1911. p. 7094.