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Countess Of Chester (other)
Countess of Chester, nowadays a secondary style of the princess of Wales derived from the prince of Wales’s secondary title of earl of Chester, may refer to: * Countess of Chester Hospital, a hospital in Chester, England * Countess of Chester Country Park, a park near the hospital * Catherine, Princess of Wales, the present Countess of Chester See also * Earl of Chester * for a list of countesses of Chester {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Princess Of Wales
Princess of Wales (; ) is a title used since the 14th century by the wife of the Prince of Wales. The Princess is the apparent future queen consort, as "Prince of Wales" is a title reserved by custom for the heir apparent to the Monarchy of the United Kingdom, British throne, and earlier the English throne. The current title-holder is Catherine, Princess of Wales, Catherine (née Middleton family, Middleton). When the title was first recorded it was not connected to the English throne; it developed in an independent Wales when it was held by Eleanor de Montfort, wife of the List of rulers of Wales, native Prince of Wales Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Llywelyn ap Gruffydd. Background Prior to "Princess" (Welsh language, Welsh: ) the title of "Queen" (Welsh language, Welsh: ) was used by some spouses of the rulers of Wales. Examples are Angharad ferch Owain, wife of Gruffudd ap Cynan, and Cristin verch Goronwy, wife of Gruffudd's son, Owain Gwynedd (specifically, she was known as "Quee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earl Of Chester
The Earldom of Chester () was one of the most powerful earldoms in medieval England, extending principally over the counties of Cheshire and Flintshire. Since 1301 the title has generally been granted to heirs apparent to the English throne, and after 1707 the British throne. From the late 14th century, it has been given only in conjunction with that of Prince of Wales. Honour of Chester and County Palatinate The County of Cheshire was held by the powerful Earls (or "Counts" from the Norman-French) of Chester from the late eleventh century, and they held land all over England, comprising "the honour of Chester". By the late twelfth century (if not earlier) the earls had established a position of power as ''quasi''-princely rulers of Cheshire that led to the later establishment of the County Palatine of Chester and Flint. Such was their power that ''Magna Carta'' set down by King John did not apply to Cheshire and the sixth earl was compelled to issue his own version. Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countess Of Chester Hospital
The Countess of Chester Hospital is the main National Health Service, NHS hospital for the English city of Chester and the surrounding area. It currently has 625 beds, general medical departments and a 24-hour A&E department, accident and emergency unit. It is managed by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the first Foundation Trusts in the UK, formed in 2004. Heart, Cardiac rehabilitation services at the hospital are provided by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. History The hospital has its origins in the "Cheshire Lunatic Asylum" which opened on part of the site in 1829. The name of the facility changed to "County Mental Hospital" in 1921, to the "Upton Mental Hospital" on joining the National Health Service in 1948, and then to the "Deva Hospital" in 1950. By 1948, Chester Royal Infirmary specialized in surgery and out-patients and the City Hospital, Hoole, in chronic illnesses, chest, maternity, paediatric, and general medical c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
