James Graham, 8th Duke of Montrose
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James Graham, 8th Duke of Montrose (born 6 April 1935), is the only duke who has a seat in the House of Lords as an elected hereditary peer. He holds the position of being one of the Offical Opposition's Whips. He is also a spokesman on:
- Scotland & Scottish Affairs
- Environment Food & Rural Affairs
- Wales & Welsh Affairs
The other Duke in the Upper House, the Duke of Norfolk, did not have to stand for election after the 1999 House of Lords Reformation, as he holds the Royal Office of the Earl Marshal.
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| Peerage of Scotland | ||
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| Preceded by James Angus Graham |
Duke of Montrose 1992–present |
Succeeded by (current incumbent) |
| Order of precedence in the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by His Grace the Duke of Atholl |
His Grace the Duke of Montrose United Kingdom Order of Precedence Gentlemen |
Succeeded by His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe |
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