The Duchess of Cumberland is a title associated with the British royal family, specifically linked to the House of Hanover. The title was first created in 1799 for Prince Ernest Augustus, the Duke of Cumberland, who later became King of Hanover. The duchess title has been held by his wife, Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg, and their descendants. The current holder of the title is often associated with the Duke of Cumberland, who is a descendant of the original duke. The title is not a prominent part of the British peerage today, but it remains a historical reference to the royal lineage and connections to the House of Hanover.