Lord High Constable of Ireland


The office of Lord High Constable of Ireland was used during coronations of the monarch of the United Kingdom after the Acts of Union 1800. The office was abolished after the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922.

Medieval holders

The Barony of Verdon fell into abeyance on the death of Theobald in 1316.

Lords High Constable of Ireland at Coronations

At this point, the office merged with the Crown and was revived only for coronations. It was held at coronations by the following individuals:
NameYearNotesSources
The Marquess of Lansdowne1821Coronation of King George IV
The Duke of Leinster1831Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide
The Duke of Leinster1838Coronation of Queen Victoria
The Duke of Abercorn1902Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
The Duke of Abercorn1911Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary