Legacy
The Lancastrian inheritance, known as the Duchy of Lancaster, has remained in English and then British Royal ownership, with monarchs bearing the title Duke of Lancaster. Since the Wars of the Roses, the title has never been borne by any individual other than the monarch. In 2007, the Duchy was valued at £397 million pounds, and the profits are the primary source of the Monarch's income.
The Red Rose of Lancaster (a rose gules) is the county flower of Lancashire. The city of Lancaster in the county of Lancashire is known as the Red Rose City and its seal features the Lancastrian rose.
The rivalry between Lancaster and York, in the form of the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire, has continued into the present day, on a friendlier basis. For example, the annual sporting competition between Lancaster University and the University of York is called the Roses Tournament.This is also carried over into cricket with the cricket matches between Lancashire and Yorkshire cricket clubs which are called 'The War of The Roses' .
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