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2 unusual facts about Earl of Ulster


Claire Windsor, Countess of Ulster

Lord Ulster married her on 22 June 2002 at the Queen's Chapel, St James's Palace, following which her title became Countess of Ulster or Lady Ulster (as appropriate).

Claire Alexandra Windsor, Countess of Ulster (née Booth; born 29 December 1977) is the wife of Alexander Windsor, Earl of Ulster, the son and heir of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester.


Maelsechlainn Ó Cellaigh

The borders were expanded as land lost in the 13th century to the Earl of Ulster was regained at the expense of the Burke of Clanricarde.

Red Hand of Ulster

After Walter de Burgh became Earl of Ulster in 1243 the de Burgh cross was combined with the Red Hand to create the modern Flag of Ulster.


see also

Edmund Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March

Edmund de Mortimer, 3rd Earl of March and jure uxoris Earl of Ulster (1 February 1352 – 27 December 1381) was son of Roger Mortimer, 2nd Earl of March, by his wife Philippa, daughter of William Montagu, 1st Earl of Salisbury and Catherine Grandison.