Q: Ryan Randall - United Kingdom
Before the wedding of HRH The Prince Andrew, The Queen created him Duke of York. This has been a title traditionally granted to the monarch's second son. Can HRH Princess Beatrice succeed to the title, or is the Dukedom granted only to male heirs?
A dukedom can only be passed through the male line. Therefore in the event that a Duke dies without a male heir, the title will revert back to the crown as was the case with Prince Albert, Duke of York, who was unable to pass on his title to either Princess Elizabeth or Princess Margaret. In British history, there have been four Dukes of York who have become king: Henry VIII, Charles I, George V and George VI.
Q: Natasha Feldman - London
Does HM Queen Elizabeth II approve every coat-of-arms or do the College of Arms?
The Queen does not have to approve every coat-of-arms that are issued. That is done by the College of Arms in close consultation with the person to whom the arms are being issued.
Q: Joven Ian Marquez - Mania, Philippines
Are any members of the Royal Family resident at the Whitehall Palace? Is it open to the public?
The Palace of Whitehall was the Sovereign's principal residence from 1530 until it was destroyed by fire in 1698. The only survival of note is the Banqueting House, which has been open to the public since the 1960s. Purchase tickets through the web site for Historic Royal Palaces.
Q: Sandra - Beverly Hills, California, USA
Who is Lord Frederick Windsor? Is he a member of the British Royal Family?
Lord Frederick Windsor is the eldest child of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Prince Michael of Kent is a cousin of The Queen. Like his parents, Lord Frederick Windsor does not carry out any official royal engagements.
Q: Barbara, Ilford
I need two celebration forms: a 100th birthday and a 60th wedding anniversary. Where do I write for the forms?
You need to write to the Anniversaries Office, Buckingham Palace, London, SW1A 1AA. Otherwise download a form from this web site.
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