A Bill to amend the succession to the title of the Duke of Cornwall, to remove various powers, exemptions and immunities from the Duchy of Cornwall, to make provisions relating to the Treasury Solicitor and any solicitor or attorney appointed in the affairs of the Duchy, and for connected purposes
House of Lords
12 September 2019
The bill would change who can inherit the title of Duke of Cornwall and remove a range of powers, exemptions and immunities currently held by the Duchy of Cornwall. It also sets out rules relating to the Treasury Solicitor and any solicitors or attorneys working for the Duchy, along with related provisions.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the Lords. If advanced, it would proceed to further stages such as committee and report stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - took place on 26 November.
The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
