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MP's idea for royal wedding gift

David Cornock | 12:17 UK time, Thursday, 16 December 2010

Most people's wedding lists include humdrum items such as toasters and pillowcases. But a Conservative MP has suggested a more exotic gift for Prince William and his bride - a dukedom.

Monmouth MP David Davies raised the issue with the Leader of the Commons, telling the chamber: "Many of us will be looking forward not only to the royal wedding but also finding out what title will be bestowed upon the Prince of Wales (sic).

"Could the Leader of the House remind the Privy Council that the dukedom of Monmouth has been vacant since 1685, for reasons best glossed over, and I'm sure the residents of that county would be delighted to be associated in any way with the royal wedding."

Commons Leader Sir George Young said Mr Davies risked opening a bidding war with other MPs who want their constituencies recognised in a similar way: The bicycling baronet added: "I note your remarks....but it is way, way above my paygrade."

The first was executed for treason after leading the Monmouth Rebellion, an attempt to overthrow King James II.

On second thoughts, perhaps William and Kate would prefer a toaster.

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