Lancaster is a
city within
Lancashire, in
North West England. Lying along the course of the
River Lune, it has a total resident population of 45,952, and together with a number of other towns, forms part of the wider
City of Lancaster local government district, with a population of 133,914.Long existing as a commercial, cultural and educational centre, Lancaster is the traditional
county town of Lancashire, to which it gives its name. Lancaster has several unique ties to the
British monarchy; the
House of Lancaster was a branch of the
English royal family, whilst the
Duchy of Lancaster holds large estates on behalf of
Queen Elizabeth, who herself is also the
Duke of Lancaster.
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