Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

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This is a list of princes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha from the accession of Ernest I to the throne of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1826. Individuals holding the title of prince will usually also be styled "His Highness" (HH). The wife of a Saxon prince will usually take the title and style of her husband.

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Styling of princes

The title Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Duke of Saxony and the use of the style "Highness" has generally been used by to the following persons:

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List of Saxon princes since 1826

Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha by the sovereign
Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha from birth
(†) - In Letters Patent dated 20 November 1917, King George V restricted the title of Prince to the children of the sovereign, the children of the sovereign's sons, and the eldest living son of the eldest son of the Prince of Wales.
(‡) - By an Order in Council dated 28 March 1919, as authorized by the Titles Deprivation Act 1917, King George V suspended the British peerage titles, princely dignities and honours of those who had sided with Germany in World War I.
(‡‡) - Had morganatic marriage/morganatic children.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg - Title in the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg - Title in the Kingdom of Belgium
Flag of Empire of Brazil (1822-1870).svg - Title in the Empire of Brazil
Flag of Bulgaria.svg - Title in the Kingdom of Bulgaria
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg - Title in the Kingdom of Portugal
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg - Title in the United Kingdom
List of princes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
NameBornDiedRoyal lineageNotes
First generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ernest I 178418441st son of Francis I Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 1826–1844
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ferdinand 178518512nd son of Francis ITitle held from brother's ascension to death.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg King Leopold I
179018653rd son of Francis ITitle held from brother's ascension to death.
King of the Belgians 1831–1865
Second generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ernest II 181818931st son of Ernest I Title held from father's ascension to own ascension in 1844.
Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 1844–1893
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Albert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Prince Consort
181918612nd son of Ernest I Title held from father's ascension until his death.
Consort of the United Kingdom 1840–1861
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ferdinand
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg King Ferdinand II
181618851st son of Ferdinand Title held from father's ascension until his death.
King of Portugal 1837–1853
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg August 181818812nd son of Ferdinand Title held from father's ascension until his death.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold 182418843rd son of Ferdinand Title held from father's ascension until his death.
(‡‡)
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Louis Philippe
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Crown Prince
183318341st son of Leopold I Born a Prince of Belgium.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Duke of Brabant
later, King Leopold II
183519092nd son of Leopold I Born a Prince of Belgium.
King of the Belgians 1865–1909
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Philippe
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Count of Flanders
183719053rd son of Leopold I Born a Prince of Belgium.
Third generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Albert Edward
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Prince of Wales
later, King Edward VII
184119101st son of Albert Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
King of the United Kingdom 1901–1910
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Alfred I
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of Edinburgh
184419002nd son of Albert Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 1893–1900
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Arthur
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
185019423rd son of Albert Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of Albany
185318844th son of Albert Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Peter
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Prince Royal
later, King Pedro V
183718611st son of Ferdinand II Born a Prince of Portugal.
King of Portugal 1853–1861
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Louis
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Duke of Porto and Viseu
later, King Luís I
183818892nd son of Ferdinand II Born a Prince of Portugal.
King of Portugal 1861–1889
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg John
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Duke of Beja
184218613rd son of Ferdinand II Born a Prince of Portugal.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ferdinand
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg Fernando
184618614th son of Ferdinand II Born a Prince of Portugal.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Augustus
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Duke of Coimbra
184718895th son of Ferdinand II Born a Prince of Portugal.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg Leopoldo
18496th son of Ferdinand II Born a Prince of Portugal.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Eugene
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg Eugénio
18167th son of Ferdinand II Born a Prince of Portugal.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Philipp 184419211st son of August
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ludwig August 184519092nd son of August
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ferdinand
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Tsar Ferdinand I
186119483rd son of August Tsar of Bulgaria 1908–1918
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Duke of Brabant
18591869Only son of Leopold II Born a Prince of Belgium.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Baudouin
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Baudouin
186918911st son of Philippe Born a Prince of Belgium.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Albert
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Albert
later, King Albert I
187519342nd son of Philippe Born a Prince of Belgium.
King of the Belgians 1909–1934
Fourth generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Albert Victor
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The 1st Duke of Clarence and Avondale
186418921st son of Edward VII Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg George
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Prince of Wales
later, King George V
186519362nd son of Edward VII Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
King of the United Kingdom 1910–1936
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Alexander John
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alexander John
18713rd son of Edward VII Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Alfred
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alfred
18741899Only son of Alfred I Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Arthur
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Arthur
18831938Only son of Arthur Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Charles Edward I
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of Albany
18841954Only son of Leopold Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 1900–1918
(‡)
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Charles
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Prince Royal
later, King Carlos I
186319081st son of Luís I Born a Prince of Portugal.
King of Portugal 1889–1908
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Afonso
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Duke of Porto
186519202nd son of Luís I Born a Prince of Portugal.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold Clement 18781916Only son of Philipp
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Peter
Flag of Empire of Brazil (1822-1870).svg Dom Pedro Augusto
186619341st son of Ludwig August
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg August Leopold
Flag of Empire of Brazil (1822-1870).svg Dom Augusto Leopoldo
186719222nd son of Ludwig August
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Joseph Ferdinand
Flag of Empire of Brazil (1822-1870).svg Dom José Fernando
186918883rd son of Ludwig August
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ludwig Gaston
Flag of Empire of Brazil (1822-1870).svg Dom Luís Gastão
187019424th son of Ludwig August
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Boris
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Tarnovo
later, Tsar Boris III
189419431st son of Ferdinand I Born a Prince of Bulgaria.
Tsar of Bulgaria 1918–1943
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Kiril
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Preslav
189519452nd son of Ferdinand I Born a Prince of Bulgaria.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Leopold
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Duke of Brabant
later, King Leopold III
190119831st son of Albert I Born a Prince of Belgium.
King of the Belgians 1934–1951
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Charles
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Count of Flanders
190319832nd son of Albert I Born a Prince of Belgium.
Fifth generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Edward
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Prince of Wales
later, King Edward VIII
189419721st son of George V Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
King of the United Kingdom 1936
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Albert
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of York
later, King George VI
189519522nd son of George V Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
King of the United Kingdom 1936–1952
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Henry
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of Gloucester
190019743rd son of George V Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg George
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of Kent
190219424th son of George V Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg John
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John
190519195th son of George V Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Alastair
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
19141943Only son of Arthur Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Johann Leopold
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johann Leopold
190619721st son of Charles Edward I Born a Prince of the United Kingdom. (‡‡)
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Hubertus
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hubertus
190919432nd son of Charles Edward I Born a Prince of the United Kingdom.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Friedrich Josias 191819983rd son of Charles Edward I
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Louis Philip
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Prince Royal
188719081st son of Carlos I Born a Prince of Portugal.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Manuel
Flag of Portugal (1830-1910).svg The Duke of Beja
later, King Manuel II
188919322nd son of Carlos I Born a Prince of Portugal.
King of Portugal 1908–1910
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg August Clemens189519081st son of August Leopold
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Rainer 190019452nd son of August Leopold
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Philipp 190119853rd son of August Leopold (‡‡)
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Ernst190719784th son of August Leopold (‡‡)
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Antonius19011970Only son of Ludwig Gaston
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Simeon
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Tarnovo
later, Tsar Simeon II
1936Only son of Boris III Born a Prince of Bulgaria.
Tsar of Bulgaria 1943–1946
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Baudouin
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Duke of Brabant
later, King Baudouin I
193019931st son of Leopold III Born a Prince of Belgium.
King of the Belgians 1951–1993
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Albert
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Prince of Liège
later, King Albert II
19342nd son of Leopold III Born a Prince of Belgium.
King of the Belgians 1993–2013
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Alexander
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Alexander
194220093rd son of Leopold III Born a Prince of Belgium.
Sixth generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Andreas 194320251st son of Friedrich Josias
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Adrian195520112nd son of Friedrich Josias (‡‡)
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Johannes Heinrich19312010Only son of Rainer
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Kardam
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Tarnovo
196220151st son of Simeon II Born a Prince of Bulgaria.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Kyril
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Preslav
19642nd son of Simeon II Born a Prince of Bulgaria.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Kubrat
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Panagyurishte
19653rd son of Simeon II Born a Prince of Bulgaria.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Konstantin-Assen
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Vidin
19674th son of Simeon II Born a Prince of Bulgaria.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Philippe
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg The Duke of Brabant
later, King Philippe I
19601st son of Albert II Born a Prince of Belgium.
King of the Belgians 2013–
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Laurent
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Laurent
19632nd son of Albert II Born a Prince of Belgium.
Seventh generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Hubertus 19751st son of Andreas
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Alexander19772nd son of Andreas
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Johannes19691987Only son of Johannes Heinrich
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Boris
Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Prince of Tarnovo
19971st son of Kardam Born a Prince of Bulgaria
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Beltran
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Beltran
19992nd son of Kardam Born a Prince of Bulgaria
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Tassilo
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Tassilo
2002Only son of Kyril Born a Prince of Bulgaria
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Mirko
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Mirko
19951st son of KubratBorn a Prince of Bulgaria
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Lukás
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Lukás
19972nd son of KubratBorn a Prince of Bulgaria
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Tirso
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Tirso
20023rd son of KubratBorn a Prince of Bulgaria
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Umberto
Flag of Bulgaria.svg Umberto
1999Only son of Konstantin-AssenBorn a Prince of Bulgaria
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Gabriel
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Gabriel
20031st son of Philippe Born a Prince of Belgium.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Emmanuel
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Emmanuel
20052nd son of Philippe Born a Prince of Belgium.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Nicolas
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Nicolas
20051st son of Laurent Born a Prince of Belgium.
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Aymeric
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Aymeric
20052nd son of Laurent Born a Prince of Belgium.
Eighth generation
Flagge Herzogtum Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha (1911-1920).svg Prince Philipp2015Only son of Hubertus

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