Vacantia

In both cases due to the particular function of bona vacantia in these areas, these titles afford rights encompassing the whole territorial designation of the holder, donated by the holder now to registered charities.

In England and Wales (other than the Duchy of Lancaster and the Duchy of Cornwall ), this property is administered by the Bona Vacantia Division of the Treasury Solicitor's Department.

The Duchy administers bona vacantia within the County Palatine, receiving the property of persons who die intestate and where the legal ownership cannot be ascertained.