Michael Jones

So there is a sense of dynamism and optimism here around the whole

Yeah, he's the first Duke of Cornwall.

He's also made Earl of Chester.

He's got three sources of income, Cornwall, Cheshire, and then he's made Prince of Wales.

The important thing to emphasize here is the Duchy of Cornwall created for him is not just in Cornwall, but also includes

lands and residences all over the country.

So his main residence at Berkhamstead, his palace at Kennington, as well as a favorite Cornish residence of his, Restormal.

They're all part of a big affinity.

And Cheshire is also important because it's independent.

It's a county palatine.

It has its own parliamentary assembly.

And Cheshiremen are notoriously rough and tough, rather like the Gaskins, who the Prince will get to know later on.

So with Cornwall, with Cheshire, we're seeing areas of revenue, but we're also seeing areas that the Prince will retain from when he starts fighting and exercising independent command in his own right.

So First Duke, yes, and it's a big deal.

Well, it's a very powerful initiation.

It's the Battle of Crecy in 1346.

The prince is 16 years old.

On the campaign that leads up to the battle, he's given the honor position in the army, commanding the vanguard.

And once again, he has experienced advisors all around him, but he's leading from the front.

And at the battle, it's a double-edged compliment and welcome to tough love.