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Often, this is a marriage between a male from a royal or reigning house, often a historical [[Germany|German]] state, and a woman of lesser status (a non-royal or reigning house, or a woman with a low-status profession such as actress). Neither the bride nor any children of the marriage has any claim on the groom's titles, rights, or entailed property. The children are considered legitimate on other counts and the prohibition of [[polygamy|bigamy]] applies.
''Morganatic'', from the [[Latin]] phrase ''matrimonium ad morganaticam'', refers to the gift given by the groom to the bride on the morning after the wedding. The practice of morganatic marriage was most common in the [[German language|German-speaking]] parts of Europe, where equality in marriage was considered an important principle among the reigning houses and high nobility. The German name was ''Ehe zur linken Hand'' (marriage by the left hand) and the husband gave his left hand during the wedding ceremony instead of the right. The [[France|French]] equivalent was an (openly) [[secret marriage]].
== The United Kingdom ==
Marriages have never been considered morganatic in [[England]], [[Great Britain]], or the [[United Kingdom]]. The [[France|French]] equivalent was an (openly) [[secret marriage]].▼
▲Marriages have never been considered morganatic in [[England]], [[Great Britain]], or the [[United Kingdom
The marriage of the former King [[Edward VIII of the United Kingdom|Edward VIII]] and [[Wallis Simpson]] was not morganatic, which concept does not exist in British law. Edward renounced all of his titles for himself and successors when he ''abdicated'', and was created Duke of Windsor. When he married his wife became Duchess, and any children would have inherited the title. The ''style'' HRH is in the sovereign's gift, and was specifically not granted to Wallis Simpson or any future children. ▼
Apon the engagement of [[Charles, Prince of Wales]] and [[Camilla Parker Bowles]], it was announced that, after the marriage, Mrs. Parker Bowles would take the title Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, and that once the Prince accedes to the throne she would not be known as Queen Camilla but as Her Royal Highness The [[Princess Consort]]. This form of address is believed to be based on that used by [[Queen Victoria]]'s husband, [[Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha|Prince Albert]], who was the [[Prince Consort]]. This decision was based on her status as a divorcee rather than her social rank, so such a marriage would not be considered morganatic.▼
== Examples ==
Examples of morganatic marriage:
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* Archduke [[Ferdinand II of Austria]], Regent of the [[Tyrol]]
▲The marriage of the former King [[Edward VIII of the United Kingdom|Edward VIII]] and [[Wallis Simpson]] was not morganatic, which concept does not exist in British law. Edward renounced all of his titles for himself and successors when he ''abdicated'', and was created Duke of Windsor. When he married his wife became Duchess, and any children would have inherited the title. The ''style'' HRH is in the sovereign's gift, and was specifically not granted to Wallis Simpson or any future children.
▲Apon the engagement of [[Charles, Prince of Wales]] and [[Camilla Parker Bowles]], it was announced that, after the marriage, Mrs. Parker Bowles would take the title Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, and that once the Prince accedes to the throne she would not be known as Queen Camilla but as Her Royal Highness The [[Princess Consort]]. This form of address is believed to be based on that used by [[Queen Victoria]]'s husband, [[Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha|Prince Albert]], who was the [[Prince Consort]]. This decision was based on her status as a divorcee rather than her social rank, so such a marriage would not be considered morganatic.
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