Baron Culloden (named after Culloden near

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) is a

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which has been created twice in the

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for members of the British royal family. The barony's creation continued the tradition of awarding members of the

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s from each of the three

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s comprising the

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and

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Baron Culloden, first creation (1801)

*''see

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'' The first creation was on 27 November 1801 for Prince Adolphus Frederick, seventh son of King

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. He was created

, Earl of Tipperary and Baron Culloden in the

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. This title became extinct on 17 March 1904 at the death of his son Prince George, the second holder.

Baron Culloden, second creation (1928)

The second creation was on 31 March 1928 for

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, third son of King

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, who was created

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and Baron Culloden, in the

. * Prince Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester (1900–1974) * Prince Richard, 2nd Duke of Gloucester (born 1944) **

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(born 2007), Prince Richard's grandson, is the son of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster, the heir-apparent to the dukedom, and as such uses "Lord Culloden" as a

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Baron Culloden, first creation (1801)

Baron Culloden, second creation (1928)

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