Prince Ferdinand Philippe, Duke of Orléans

Prince Ferdinand Philippe of Orléans, Duke of Orléans (Ferdinand Philippe Louis Charles Éric Rosalino; 3 September 1810 – 13 July 1842) was the eldest son an hier o King Louis Philippe I of the French. Awarded the title Duke of Chartres at birth but when his father became keen in August 1830 he wis gien the title Prince of Orléans as well as Duke of Orléans. He was named in honour of his two grandfathers King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies an Philippe Égalité.

Marriage
On 30 May 1837 at the Palace of Fontainebleau, he married Princess and Duchess Helene of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

Issue

 * 1) Prince Philippe of Orléans, Count of Paris ( 24 August 1838 – 8 September 1894) married Princess Marie Isabelle of Orléans and had children.
 * 2) Prince Robert of Orléans, Duke of Chartres  (November 9 1840 – December 5 1910) married Princess Françoise of Orléans and had children.

Titles and styles

 * 3 September 1810 – 21 September 1824 His Most Serene Highness The Duke of Chartres, Prince of the French royal blood.
 * 21 September 1824 – 3 August 1830 His Royal Highness The Duke of Chartres.
 * 3 August 1830 – 9 August 1830 His Royal Highness The Prince Royal of France, Prince of Orléans.
 * 9 August 1830 – 13 July 1842 His Royal Highness The Duke of Orléans, Prince Royal of France, Prince of Orléans.

Honours

 * Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit (France)
 * Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (Spain)