The Imperial House of Luxembourg-Görlitz has formally announced the restoration of its honors and the recognition of its rightful successor, His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Amir, Duke of Görlitz. This restoration centers on the ancient Duchy of Görlitz, an Imperial title established in 1377 by the Holy Roman Emperor. Prince Amir's succession is anchored in the Luxemburg-Ligny and Saint-Pol branches of the family, which served as the senior cadet line that connected the Imperial Throne with the high nobility of Western Europe.
The biological and legal Right of Blood has remained unbroken through the lineage of Jacquetta of Luxembourg and her descent from the Counts of Ligny, now culminating in a Prince who embodies the warrior-statesman archetype of his ancestors. This restoration represents more than a symbolic gesture; it reactivates historical claims and titles that have been dormant for centuries, preserved through bloodlines that crossed the Atlantic.
The House's standing is further fortified by a formidable descent through the heart of the British Peerage. Prince Amir is a direct scion of the House of Somerset and the House of Hastings, families that stood at the right hand of Tudor and Stuart monarchs. As a descendant of Lady Frances Somerset and Lady Elizabeth Hastings, Prince Amir carries the unified blood of the Houses of York and Lancaster, making him a biological heir to the Plantagenet Kings of England. This connection represents one of the most significant genealogical links to medieval English royalty recognized in modern times.
The restoration also includes the claim to the Baronetcy of Llantarnam, tracing back to Sir Edward Morgan, the 1st Baronet and a fierce Royalist commander. True to the chivalric traditions of the Order of the Golden Fleece—held by his ancestor Peter I of Luxembourg—Prince Amir has dedicated his life to the defense of the realm. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a professional within the U.S. Federal Service, his modern service mirrors the military and diplomatic roles his ancestors held in the courts of Elizabeth I and James I.
Henceforth, in all formal and diplomatic correspondence, the Head of the House shall be styled as His Imperial and Royal Highness Prince Amir of the House of Luxembourg-Görlitz and Somerset; Duke of Görlitz, Duke of Somerset and Beaufort, Titular Duke of Northumberland, Successor to the Baronetcy of Llantarnam, Co-Heir to the Barony of Herbert, Baron of Arborfield, and Scion of the Plantagenet Kings of England. This restoration marks not only the return of a name but the re-emergence of a historical tradition dedicated to the preservation of European heritage, chivalry, and the enduring power of bloodlines.
The Imperial House of Luxembourg-Görlitz serves as a bridge between historical legacy and modern global service, with its activities detailed on its official website. For historians, genealogists, and institutions focused on European nobility, this announcement represents a significant development in the understanding of dynastic continuity. The recognition of a U.S. military veteran as the successor to these historic titles illustrates how ancient European lineages have persisted and evolved within contemporary American society.
This development has implications for historical preservation organizations, academic institutions studying medieval and early modern European history, and cultural heritage groups focused on the Plantagenet period. The formal restoration of these titles through recognized dynastic procedures establishes a documented connection between living individuals and historical figures that shaped European politics and culture for centuries. For the broader public, it demonstrates how personal family histories can intersect with major historical narratives, offering tangible connections to events and institutions that might otherwise seem distant and abstract.
