Who is the Duke of York?
Duke of York Duke of York The Duke of York is a title of nobility in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. Since the 15th century, it has, when granted, usually been given to the second son of English (later British) monarchs. The equivalent title in the Scottish peerage was Duke of Albany. However, King George I and Queen Victoria granted the second sons of their eldest sons the titles "Duke of York and Albany" and "Duke of York" respectively. Initially granted in the 14th century in the Peerage of England, the title "Duke of York" has been created eight times. The title
The Grand Old Duke of York The Grand Old Duke of York "The Grand Old Duke of York" (also sung as The Noble Duke of York) is an English children's nursery rhyme, often performed as an action song. The Duke of the title has been argued to be a number of the holders of that office, particularly Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763–1827) and its lyrics have become proverbial for futile action. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 742. The most common modern version is: <poem>Oh, The grand old Duke of York, He had ten thousand men; He marched them up