Prince Edward will hold the title of Duke of Edinburgh for the duration of his life, and this implies that his son, Viscount Severn, will be named as the Earl of Wessex.
During a week of royal title announcements, Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided their children will have the titles of “prince” and “princess”. Among these announcements, the palace also declared that Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar, will be granted the Dukedom of Edinburgh by the King in celebration of his 59th birthday. As per the palace statement, Prince Edward will retain the title for the duration of his life.
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The King has conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon his brother, Prince Edward, on his 59th birthday.
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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) March 10, 2023
The Buckingham Palace stated that the Dukedom of Edinburgh was previously established for Prince Philip in 1947 after his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who was then known as the Duchess of Edinburgh before becoming the queen in 1952. The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have expressed their admiration for Prince Philip’s efforts in providing opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to achieve their potential and are delighted to carry on his legacy.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are scheduled to be present in Edinburgh today, where they will participate in a reception commemorating the one-year anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine. Prince Edward was assured of his father’s title over two decades ago when he married Sophie Rhys-Jones in June 1999. Upon his marriage, the Queen awarded him the title of Earl of Wessex and Buckingham Palace had declared that he would eventually be given the Dukedom of Edinburgh.
FAQs:
Q1:Who is Prince Edward?
The Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Prince Edward, is the youngest offspring of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the former Duke of Edinburgh. He is also the youngest sibling of King Charles III.
Q2:How old is Prince Edward?
59 years
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