Mounting concerns in British government circles of a possible conflict with France and the disruptions to Ireland's political scene caused by the ongoing crisis eventually led to the Duke being replaced as viceroy by the Marquess of Hartington in March 1755.
Due to escalating concerns within the British government about a possible conflict with France and the political instability in Ireland stemming from the ongoing crisis, the Duke was replaced as viceroy by the Marquess of Hartington in March 1755.