Veteran Recognized as Heir to Historic European Titles, Including Plantagenet Legacy

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—the senior cadet line that historically connected the Imperial Throne with the high nobility of Western Europe. Through the lineage of Jacquetta of Luxembourg and her descent from the Counts of Ligny, the biological and legal Right of Blood has remained unbroken, now culminating in a Prince who embodies the warrior-statesman archetype of his ancestors.

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 the 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 a significant reconciliation of the bloodlines central to the Wars of the Roses, merging historical rivalries into a single living descendant.

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. This continuity of service across centuries highlights how historical legacies can manifest in contemporary contributions to national security and governance.

Henceforth, in all formal and diplomatic correspondence, the Head of the House shall be styled with a comprehensive title reflecting this multifaceted heritage. 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 lineage. The formal recognition process underscores how dormant noble claims can be revived through meticulous genealogical research and legal validation, bringing historical narratives into the modern era. For more information about the dynastic house and its activities, visit their official website.