Duke of Santa Monica
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| Dukedom of Santa Monica Accompanied by a Lordship of Ascar | |
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  Sable, a bordure (Or, 7 jerusalem crosses Sable in orle), a guitar Or, a escutcheon (Gules, a cross Argent) | |
| Creation date | 10 November 2023 |
| Created by | George |
| Peerage | Peerage of Ascar |
| Present holder | Jack Black, 1st Duke of Santa Monica |
| Heir apparent | Count Samuel Black of Santa Monica |
| Subsidiary titles | Count of Santa Monica Viscount Black |
Duke of Santa Monica (German: Herzog von Santa Monica)is a title in the peerage of Ascar. It is the premier dukedom in the peerage. It was created in 2023 for Jack Black, 1st Count of Santa Monica. It is accompanied by a Lordship of Ascar.
The title was created to elevate the Count of Santa Monica to the rank of Duke as befitting his role as the premier noble of Ascar. As the premier of noble they are the de facto heir of the Archprince when there is no one in the line of succession.
The name of the peerage refers to the city of Santa Monica in Los Angeles County, United States of America, the birthplace of the first Duke.
The Duke is fond of joking that he is "The Santa Monica Peer."