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The Duke of Beaufort holds two subsidiary titles: Marquess of Worcester ( created 1642 ) and Earl of Worcester ( 1514 ).

The title Marquess of Worcester is used as a courtesy title by the Duke's eldest son and heir.

The title Earl of Glamorgan is used by the eldest son of the heir apparent to the Dukedom.

The Earl of Glamorgan's eldest son is known as Viscount Grosmont.

The Earldom of Glamorgan and Viscountcy of Grosmont derive from an irregular creation by Charles I in favour of Edward Somerset in 1644, who later succeeded his father as 2nd Marquess of Worcester.

Although the Earldom of Glamorgan and Viscountcy of Grosmont were not recognised as substantive titles at the restoration of Charles II, because of irregularities in the patent of creation, they have nevertheless continued to be used as convenient courtesy titles in order to distinguish the bearer from the Marquess of Worcester as heir apparent, the Earldom of Worcester not being distinctive enough for this purpose.

All subsidiary titles are in the Peerage of England.