By CAMERON ROY Like many Americans, Meghan Markle seems to be bemused by the historical British tradition of issuing titles to members of the Royal Family Although she is often enthusiastic about making the most of her and Harry's Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles she is alleged to have been less keen on one of the ones bestowed to her son Archie - Lord Dumbarton When she heard the news he would automatically get the title royal author Tom Bower claims she said: 'Hell no No son of mine is going to be called Dumb' he wrote that she was told the news by Sir Thomas Woodcock when he called her to discuss Archie's titles soon after he was born in May 2019 When Harry and Meghan got married the previous year, as well as gaining their more commonly used titles for England, it was announced they would also be referred to as the Earl of Dumbarton in Scotland and the Baron Kilkeel in Northern Ireland But despite already being the Countess of Dumbarton herself Meghan was said to be upset at the news it would also be used by her son it was his birthright to take the Earl of Dumbarton title but his parents were reportedly concerned that it would lead to mockery A source told The Telegraph in 2021: 'They didn't like the idea of Archie being called the Earl of Dumbarton because it began with the word "dumb" [and] they were worried about how that might look.' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not want to use the Earl of Dumbarton title for their son Archie because it contained the word 'dumb' The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are alleged to have not been keen on the title because they feared the young royal might be mocked places her hand next to her baby son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor at the photocall to celebrate his birth at Windsor Castle Another insider told the paper: 'It wasn't just Meghan who pointed out the potential pitfalls But the decision to unceremoniously ditch the title caused something of a political wave at the time with the Dumbarton locals coming out swinging against the move A Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament Jackie Baillie said: 'I am very proud to be the MSP for Dumbarton Dumbarton is a wonderful place and the people of Dumbarton have always prided ourselves on being open and accepting 'We welcome with open arms anyone who wishes to be associated with or call Dumbarton their home 'If the rumours about Harry and Meghan are true then I would encourage them to rethink their decision as I think there is no greater honour than being named after the town.' A number of Dumbarton natives also took to social media to slam the couple when the news broke in 2021 with some claiming the 'Earl of Wokingham' would be a better fit for the couple rejected the suggestion that Archie would be bullied for the association and insisted that sharing the town's name was something to be proud of the Dumbarton title was was not the only cause of concern the royal couple had when it came to what Archie would one day be called Shorty after his birth they said in a statement that he would not be a referred to as prince because they did not want to be bound by convention or history The Duke and Duchess of Sussex play with their son Archie during a meeting with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on August 23 An old Christmas card with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding Archie and Lilibet The Queen and Prince Philip visit newborn Archie at Windsor Castle and Harry are seen playing with Archie in their Netflix TV series Footmen present the easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace to formally announce the birth of Archie The Duke of Sussex speaking at Windsor Castle in Berkshire on May 6 after the Duchess of Sussex gave birth to Archie who weighed 7lbs 3oz they wanted him to be plain 'Mister Archie' and not bear the title of royal which was done to help preserve his privacy Harry and Meghan seemingly U-turned and began to use the titles prince and princess The Palace then updated its website's line of succession list with their official titles It is understood the titles will be used in formal settings Harry and Meghan are understood to be keen to not deny their children their birthright but to allow them the chance to decide for themselves when they are older whether to drop or keep using them The decision raised some eyebrows after Prince Harry's repeated criticism of the monarchy including his accusation that his family carried out 'total neglect' in the past and saying he suffered 'genetic pain' He has spoken about his own struggles with his title saying in 2017 that his time in the Army was the 'best escape I ever had' because 'I wasn't a prince royal commentator Emily Andrews tweeted in March 2023: 'The perennial question still remains; if being a royal is so traumatic carries so much inter-generational pain why would you want to style your kids prince and princess/keep your own royal titles….??'  Archie was always destined to automatically become a prince after the Queen died due to long-standing rules Harry and Meghan said he would not use the title prince Perhaps things will change when he is older but at the moment it looks like Archie will not be using the Lord Dumbarton title for as long as his parents are in charge But Meghan and Harry have not been the only royal couple to decide that the titles of prince and princess would not be suitable for their children made the decision early on that their children would not carry the titles to make it clear to them that they needed to make their own way in life Princess Anne also chose not give titles to her son Peter and daughter Zara it seems Harry and Meghan have opted for another option entirely and have instead been referring to their children by the names Archie Sussex and Lilibet Sussex rather than their real surname of Mountbatten-Windsor A source told The Times in February that the adoption of the Sussex title as a surname was done to 'unify' their family which was first created in the Peerage of Scotland in March 1675 for Lord George Douglas for services fighting in the Franco-Dutch War and was only recreated in the UK Peerage by the Queen as one of the two subsidiary titles for her Harry when he married Meghan in May 2018 The Earl of Dumbarton is a historic Scottish title which has been extinct for more than 250 years It was first created in the reign of Charles II in the 1670s and given to professional soldier George Douglas It was first created in the reign of Charles II in the 1670s and given to professional soldier George Douglas who was also made Lord of Ettrick at the same time spent much of his time in the service of French king Louis XIV When James II ascended to the English and Scottish throne he was a trusted servant - even following him to exile in France after the Glorious Revolution both of Douglas' titles became extinct in January 1749 The second creation of the title was in 2018 when Prince Harry was made the Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel on his wedding day to Meghan Markle The Scottish town of Dumbarton is rooted in rich history that can be traced back to the Iron Age  is rooted in rich history that can be traced back to the Iron Age It was once the strategic stronghold of the Alclud Kingdom making it the centre of British power in the north The town was later granted the status of Royal burgh by Scotland's Alexander II in 1222 William Wallace was shortly imprisoned in Dumbarton Castle - today a popular tourist spot The comments below have not been moderated By posting your comment you agree to our house rules Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group TWENTY-FIVE years ago tomorrow (06/05/2000), we stepped onto the pitch at Boghead Park for the very last time, closing the chapter on a ground that had been our home for generations, nestled in the heart of our club’s story. For all but the first seven years of our existence, Boghead was where we lived our triumphs, our heartbreaks, and everything in between. That final day brought the kind of send-off every ground deserves. More than 3,000 supporters basked in glorious sunshine, packing into Boghead to say goodbye — and to witness a fitting farewell. After falling behind, second-half goals from Toby King and Joe Robertson gave Dumbarton a 2–1 victory over East Fife. The result wasn’t just for us — it also helped Forfar Athletic, who took advantage of East Fife’s slip to clinch promotion. But for Sons fans, it was a day of memories, pride, and a last embrace with a place we called home. We would like to invite supporters and ex-players alike to share their favourite memories from their time at Boghead by replying to posts on our social media channels. As we did on the 20th anniversary, we mark this milestone with a tribute in verse — a powerful reflection on what Boghead meant to us all. We’re proud to once again share Stephen Watt’s evocative poem, Boghead, capturing the soul of our old ground, the memories it holds, and the spirit that still binds us to it — a quarter of a century on. ‘Glorious, crumbling Miller Street entrance,with your skinny turnstiles causing problemsfor anyone with an unhealthy lifestyle.Here lay an alternative to the antidepressants. Behind the goals, we were protagonist championsin offering support, opinions, wrapped in knittedblack and yellow vestments for neither warmthor comfort; our club’s stalwart ever-presents. Dead bluebottles stuck in the small stand’s windowswhere flakes of stale pie rained above the tunnel.Smuggled quarter bottles rustled inside pockets,suckled when constables became semi-conscious,seconds before the merciful half-time whistle. The unofficial changing of the ends; supportersexchanging insults, but the unlikeliest of friendswhen it came to the crackling tannoy results.We revelled mostly in the Scottish Cup upsets. Fans lived for superstitions, omens,the replication of emotions on the castle’s blazons;McQuade-twists, Gibson tap-ins, Mooney chips,Charnley explosions; whoever the opponents,so long as Dumbarton shred them into ribbons. Boghead, we lived through so many divisionsuntil a new Millennium bulldozed your bricks.Now I keep my lovesick colours behind fastened buttons,and a yardstick of adoration for a lifetime of following Sons.’ Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches faster! 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's real reason for dismissing their only son Prince Archie's royal title has been unveiled the Duke and Duchess of Sussex firmly rejected using the royal title "Earl of Dumbarton" after the birth of their first child on May 6 The former actress broke the historic British tradition of issuing titles to members of the Royal Family as she did not want Archie to sound like "dumb." Royal author Tom Bower claimed that when the duchess learned that her first child would get the prestigious title at the time she bluntly rejected the idea No son of mine is going to be called Dumb."  that despite being countess of Dumbarton herself the mom-of-two became upset over his son's royal title He further explained that in addition to Meghan Harry was also not mentally prepared to grant his son a title which sounded weird The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spark controversy over Archie's royal title  Shortly after their decision was made public they landed into a controversy for dismissing  Archie's royal title Meghan and Harry's headline-grabbing move to not use the Earl of Dumbarton for Archie unintentionally hurt the sentiments of the Dumbarton community a Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament Jackie Baillie said in 2019 "I am very proud to be the MSP for Dumbarton Dumbarton is a wonderful place and the people of Dumbarton have always prided ourselves on being open and accepting." Meghan Markle set to celebrate son Prince Archie's birthday  and neither Prince Harry nor Meghan have decided whether they will allow their son to use his royal title Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Social and Natural Sciences professor of anthropology and vice provost for undergraduate education has been named a senior fellow in the Pre-Columbian Studies program at Harvard’s Dumbarton Oaks The prestigious research institute is known for its significant contributions to scholarship in the humanities and social sciences The fellowship underscores Tung’s notable contributions to anthropology and Andean archaeology recognizing her research as an anthropological bioarchaeologist who investigates how ancient state policies and practices have shaped health diet and exposure to violence among populations in the pre-Hispanic Peruvian Andes Tung has conducted bioarchaeological research in Peru for more than two decades bringing nearly 100 students to the field where they work alongside her Peruvian professional archaeologists and local community members She is also the director of the Bioarchaeology and Stable Isotope Research Lab at Vanderbilt students and a postdoctoral scholar conduct research and gain immersive experience in the lab and the Wari Empire and has authored or co-authored approximately 65 peer-reviewed articles in journals and edited volumes She also wrote a children’s book aimed at getting young people interested in careers in science “Tiffiny’s appointment as a senior fellow is a testament to her exceptional scholarship and her commitment to decoding the complexities of human history,” said Timothy P. McNamara Ginny and Conner Searcy Dean of the College of Arts and Science “With her extensive research background and leadership experiences in the Department of Anthropology and across the university her insights will enrich the dialogue at Dumbarton Oaks and further its mission to illuminate the histories and cultures of ancient societies in the Americas.”  “I am honored to join the ranks of the esteemed senior fellows at Dumbarton Oaks,” Tung said “This opportunity will allow me to deepen my research on the impacts of imperialism and colonialism in the ancient Americas while collaborating with leading scholars in the field.” In her leadership role at Vanderbilt as vice provost for undergraduate education Tung plays a key role in promoting and supporting research for undergraduates and their faculty advisers Her research program routinely involves students—a testament to her commitment to enhance students’ access to experiential learning opportunities that deepen their capacity to think creatively learn independently and develop tenacity that can carry a research team through a challenging research problem and I have seen the many ways that they help to advance research that deepens our understanding of humanity,” Tung said museum and garden affiliated with Harvard University Founded in 1940 by art collectors Robert and Mildred Bliss it has been a significant center for the study of Byzantine and pre-Columbian art and archaeology welcoming researchers at all career stages to explore its extensive collections and resources supports the exploration of cultures that flourished in the Americas prior to European contact Tung joins a group of five other senior fellows who benefit from research stays at Dumbarton Oaks including access to an immense library and well-curated pre-Columbian museum collection The senior fellows also advise the director of Dumbarton Oaks on all aspects of pre-Columbian research Nashville, Tennessee 37240 615-322-7311 • Contact Us Vanderbilt University’s Online Privacy Notice The 2024/25 SPFL League One campaign concludes tomorrow afternoon with Dumbarton making the short-trip to Ochilview to take on Stenhousemuir [kick-off 3:00pm] Sons fate has already been confirmed due to a 15-point deduction applied against the club earlier this season with Stevie Farrell’s side knowing they will compete in League Two next season there remains plenty to play for as they could still find themselves in fourth place come 5:00pm on Saturday evening The Warriors will need three points themselves and hope that Alloa slip up away to Kelty Hearts which would see them earn a shot at the Championship play-offs Dumbarton are one of the form teams in League One having lost just once in their last seven games their most recent result being a 3-1 win against Annan Athletic last week in the final home match of the season and boss Farrell hopes his players can sign off on a positive note after what has been a difficult season he said: “I keep saying it but I cannot speak highly enough of these players for what they have given me the supporters and everyone involved with the club throughout what has been the most difficult season they will ever go through “Not one of them has downed tools at any stage in any game We have largely competed week in week out and it’s all down to the players attitude and commitment It has been a pleasure to work with each and every one of them and I hope it’s not the last time we cross paths “Finishing at home with three points last week was pleasing because we have struggled at home all season so to give our supporters something to cheer was great “It would be nice to finish with a flourish after the run we have been on over the last couple of months and we know the surface at Ochilview will allow us to get the ball down and play the game that suits us “Hopefully we can see a good number of supporters making the journey to support the team because the players deserve the acclaim for what they have given the club this season.”  Fans making the journey can buy their tickets in advance via Fanbase: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Fixtures?fanStoreType=Fixtures&clubId=84 Become a member of our online community and get tickets to upcoming matches faster Ian Wright and Craig Morrison of Quantuma Advisory Ltd were appointed Joint Administrators of The Dumbarton Football Club Limited on 18 November 2024 The business and assets of the company are now managed by the Joint Administrators The Joint Administrators act as agents of the company Ian Wright is authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland Craig Morrison is authorised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as 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website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Walker’s primary fields of research include cross-cultural artistic interaction in the medieval world from the ninth to thirteenth centuries and gender issues in the art and material culture of Byzantium.  visit the history of art website Posted by on Friday, November 15, 2024 in Spotlight Dumbarton Football Club is proud to announce the winners of our 2024/25 end-of-season awards Congratulations to all recipients for their outstanding contributions on and off the pitch this season Supporters’ Player of the Year – Mouhamed ‘Sena’ NiangPlayers’ Player of the Year – Mouhamed ‘Sena’ NiangTrust Travel Player of the Year – Carlo PignatielloTop Goalscorer – Michael RuthFan of the Year – Joanne McBrideTrust Award for Service to the Club and Trust – David CarsonWomen’s Player of the Year – Mirrin EsdaleWomen’s Players’ Player of the Year – Gracie WilliamsonWomen’s Top Goalscorer – Catriona McAllister and volunteers for their continued commitment throughout the season We look forward to seeing everyone again next season following Saturday’s match away to Stenhousemuir BALTIMORE COUNTY — The lockout has been lifted at Dumbarton Middle School after they received an anonymous email that included a threatening message no one was allowed to enter or leave the building without an administrator's approval After Baltimore County Police conducted a sweep on of the school they found the person they believe was responsible for sending the email "If it is determined that a Dumbarton or other BCPS student was involved please be assured that they will receive serious consequences aligned with the BCPS Student Handbook and may face additional legal action," Dumbarton principal said in a letter 2024 at 8:47 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A $1 increase will take effect next month with more hikes planned over a 5-year period starting in 2026 CA — The regional body that sets toll rates for the Bay Area's seven state-owned bridges voted this week to raise tolls by another $1.25 to $3 for two-axle vehicles Changes were also made to carpool lanes known as high occupancy lanes with a third person per vehicle now required to receive a discount on the Dumbarton and San Mateo-Hayward bridges The toll increases will affect the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Antioch Richmond-San Rafael and San Mateo-Hayward bridges The carpool lane changes will affect all but the Bay Bridge which will be phased in over five years starting in 2026 is on top of a $1 increase that will take effect in January which will bring the current toll to $8 for drivers with one or two occupants The $1 increase in January marks the third installment of a $3 increase that was approved by voters as part of Regional Measure 3 in 2018 The vote Wednesday by the Bay Area Toll Authority which is controlled by the regional Metropolitan Transportation Commission marks a new increase that will leave drivers with tiered rates starting in 2027 All rates will increase by 50 cents in 2026 who receive half-off and will see an increase of 25 cents Drivers with FasTrak will see steady increases of 50 cents per year until the toll is set at $10.50 in January 2030 High occupancy rates for vehicles with three or more people will still be 50% of those rates increasing 25 cents each year until they are set at $5.25 starting in 2030 The Toll Authority voted to standardize the three-occupant requirement to receive the high occupancy discount on all bridges The Dumbarton and San Mateo-Hayward bridges currently allow the discount with two occupants But vehicles with two occupants will be able to access the high occupancy lanes on the approach to the bridges on all but the Bay Bridge starting in 2026 The tiers are created by a bump starting in 2027 Drivers with registered license plate accounts will see an additional increase of 25 cents which will then continue increasing by 50 cents until the rate is $10.75 in 2030 Drivers who rely on an electronic invoice will see an additional $1 on their bill in 2027 which will ultimately set the rate at $11.50 for such drivers The state went to an all-electronic toll system in 2021 after initially removing toll booth operators because of the COVID-19 pandemic Vehicles with more than two axles will see higher increases with three-axle vehicles seeing tolls rise from $18 starting in January to $25.50 in 2030 The number ranges for vehicles with additional axles with rates in 2025 between $22 and $37 which will increase to a range between $33 and $55.50 The money raised from the toll increases will go towards bridge maintenance and repairs rebroadcast or redistribution without the express written consent of Bay City News Bay City News is a 24/7 news service covering the greater Bay Area “The gardens at Dumbarton Oaks (R St NW) are now *free* until 14 March From Dumbarton Oaks: The Gardens may close in hazardous conditions Admission to the gardens in the Winter Season is free and no tickets are required.” Navigate every nook and cranny in DC’s oldest Get the scoop on what's happening in Georgetown Learn more about the organization that enhances Georgetown’s commercial district Join Dumbarton House (2715 Q St NW) for Founding Family Day on Saturday Step into the Federal Period and enjoy a day filled with educational and hands-on activities inspired by early American history – from craft stations to interactive storytelling and games from the 18th and 19th centuries – plus free popcorn and other food for sale The event is designed to engage the whole family Get the weekly scoop on sales & events in Georgetown Dumbarton Football Club would like to wish the very best of luck to all local students and some of our own young players who are sitting their exams over the coming weeks We know how much hard work and dedication goes into this time of year and everyone at the club is right behind you – you’ve got this We’re also excited to announce that our Schools Art Competition will be running throughout May We’re inviting pupils from local schools to get creative and show us what Dumbarton FC means to them through art and submission deadlines can be found below Let’s get behind our young people – whether it’s on the pitch We can confirm that yesterday Gareth Philips of Pendragon took the decision to remove his offer after receiving further medical advice regarding an ongoing condition he has Over the past two weeks Gareth took the time to speak to members of the club and local stakeholders as part of the due diligence process and we would like to thank him for engaging with everyone and once he knew of his worsening condition that he let Quantuma know at the earliest possible time He has now offered to support Qunatuma where he can with the transition to a new owner and we thank him for that Quantuma are now actively engaging with other bidders and will share further information on this bid as soon as they can The club is still planning as normal for next season but as you will all appreciate timelines will be tighter than normal and there may be delays to the renewal of season tickets etc this isn’t something to worry about and is just part of the process for this close season Everyone involved with the club is focused on getting the best teams possible on the pitches next year but for now the men’s team will go to Stenhousemuir on Saturday in search for one last win and while our women’s team have a weekend off before being back the following week Please get along to Ochilview to cheer the guys on for one final time this season and keep an eye out on socials for the women’s team fixtures over the next few weeks