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 ==Discovery and name==
-The peak was geologically mapped by a United States [[Antarctic]] Research Program – Arizona State University field party during the 1980 - 81 season. It was named by Edmund Stump the leader of the party. The name was selected to recognize a geological phenomena on the west face of the peak which has produced gold, yellow, and brown coloration along a meandering line.
+The peak was geologically mapped by a United States [[Antarctic]] Research Program – Arizona State University field party during the 1980 - 81 season. Goldstream Peak was named by Edmund Stump, the leader of the party. The name was selected to recognize a geological phenomena on the west face of the peak which has produced gold, yellow, and brown coloration along a meandering line.
 ==Peerage title==
-The [[Count of Goldstream]] derives his name from this peak. His Lordship also possesses the title Viscount Grier, so-named for the neighboring [[Mount Grier]].
+The [[Duke of Goldstream|Dukes of Goldstream]] derive their title from this peak. The 1st duke also possessed the title Viscount Grier, so-named for the neighboring [[Mount Grier]]. Upon his passing in 2023, the titles were separated and bestowed upon members of the [[Honorary Consular Corps]].
+Sterling MacLeod is the 2nd Duke of Goldstream and current holder of the title.
 [[Category: Geography of Westarctica]]