The chest was sold in 2004 to Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein for £19 million, making it the most expensive piece of furniture in the world.

The Duke was one of several founding governors of Britain's first institution for abandoned children, the Foundling Hospital, and his name is listed in its royal charter received from George II in October 1739.

[2] Because he had no legitimate children, his titles and estates were inherited by his younger brother, Charles Noel Somerset.

Frances countersued, saying the Duke was impotent; in March 1743, he demonstrated before court-appointed examiners that he was physically able to have an erection.

Beaufort had one illegitimate daughter, Margaret Burr, who married the painter Thomas Gainsborough and had issue.