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Latest comment: 10 years ago by 71.183.130.211 in topic [Untitled]

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Given that Portugal today is a republic, and has been for quite a long time, isn't this in fact an obsolete title? If I (and Google Translate) understand it correctly, the article on the Portuguese Wikipedia says that Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Vitória, was the last duke. 152.94.81.1 (talk) 14:23, 1 November 2010 (UTC)Reply

Titles of nobility are no longer legally recognized by the state. Peers continue to use the titles based on a grant made to their ancestors which they are entitled to bear based on family inheritance, custom and the laws which applied at the time of the monarchy. They may continue to use their title for social and unofficial ceremonial purposes but the state recognizes them legally by their given names. It is perfectly appropriate for someone to use a title for which they have a legal claim under the rules which applied to the grant of the title. In the case of a republic, it is no longer an issue to be addressed by the state.  Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.183.130.211 (talk) 00:09, 8 September 2015 (UTC)Reply