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Duke (Noun)

A nobleman (in various countries) of high rank.

Nouns denoting people.

The British royal family has traditionally been headed by a duke or a prince of the blood royal.
In France, the highest nobility, immediately below the king and princes of royal blood, consisted of dukes, followed by counts, viscounts, and barons.
During his lifetime, he held various noble titles including Prince of Orange and Duke of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
After marrying a Russian aristocrat, he became a naturalized citizen of the country and was conferred the title of duke.
By birth and upbringing, the prince was accustomed to exercising absolute power, similar to a German duke.

A British peer of the highest rank.

Nouns denoting people.

The Duke of Cambridge was in attendance at the royal wedding, representing the British monarchy.
The title of Duke of Wellington has been passed down through generations of the Wellesley family.
As the Duke of York, Prince Andrew holds a high-ranking position in the British peerage.
The Duke of Edinburgh was a prominent figure in British public life for many decades.
The coronation of the new king was attended by numerous dukes, including the Duke of Kent and the Duke of Gloucester.