Key takeaways:
- Prince Edward has been given the title of Duke of Edinburgh, a title previously held by his late father, Prince Philip.
- His wife Sophie will now be known as the Duchess of Edinburgh and their 15-year-old son James has been given the title of Earl of Wessex.
- The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of the most senior titles in the British Royal Family and has been held by Prince Philip since 1947.
The British Royal Family has announced a new title for Prince Edward, the youngest of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s children. On his 59th birthday, King Charles III has bestowed upon him the title of Duke of Edinburgh, a title previously held by his late father, Prince Philip.
The Duke of Edinburgh title is held for life, and his wife Sophie will now be known as the Duchess of Edinburgh. Their 15-year-old son James has also been given a new title, Earl of Wessex, which was previously held by Edward.
The Dukedom of Edinburgh was last held by Prince Philip, who was given the title when he married then-Princess Elizabeth, who was then the Duchess of Edinburgh. Buckingham Palace said the title was conferred on Prince Edward on Friday, his 59th birthday.
The Royal Family released a statement on the occasion, saying, “The title of Duke of Edinburgh is one of the most senior titles in the British Royal Family, and has been held by Prince Philip since 1947. We are delighted to be able to pass on this title to Prince Edward, and to recognize his service to the nation and the Commonwealth.”
Prince Edward is the youngest of the four children of Philip and the late Queen Elizabeth II. He is already the Earl of Wessex and Forfar, and the new title of Duke of Edinburgh will be held for the rest of his life.
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