Duke (horse)

Duke is the steed belonging to Prince Charming, seen occasionally on Sesame Street during the 1970s. His nobility is further symbolized by his gold bridle and velvet saddle.
He was first seen in the Prince's company in Episode 0804, looking for his missing shoe. They spot Susan and the kids using three horses and a fancy slipper for a game of "One of These Things" and Duke takes the slipper.
He appeared later that season in Episode 0907, reluctantly joining his equine brethren Fred and Lance for a game of "Three of These Things" with Gordon. Duke subtracts himself from the game, claiming royalty doesn't associate with commoners. 
Duke made his final appearance alongside the Prince in Episode 1312, aiding him in his quest to find a bride. Here, he is instead referred to as "Lance."
The puppet is one of the standard horse puppets used on the show, being recycled for many episodes and inserts and as different characters, including Summer Squall. The puppet was again referred to as Duke in Episode 2779 as Cowboy X's horse, performed by Martin P. Robinson.
==Book appearances==
* Who's Who on Sesame Street (1977 and 1989 editions, referred to as "Lance")
==See also==
*The Duke
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