King Charles III grants Prince Edward ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ on his 59th birthday

King Charles III grants Prince Edward 'Duke of Edinburgh' on his 59th birthday

King Charles III honoured his youngest brother, Prince Edward in a unique way on his 59th birthday.

The 74-year-old monarch granted Prince Edward the Title of Duke of Edinburgh on 10th March 2023.

This was announced in a statement shared on the royal family’s website. It read;

“His Majesty The King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar on the occasion of His Royal Highness’s 59th birthday.”

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This comes two years since the passing of Prince Philip, who held the title of Duke of Edinburgh for almost six decades. Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip, previously held the title. The website mentioned that he assumed the position in 1947 when he wed Her Majesty, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh until she became Queen in 1952.

Prince Edward’s wife, Sophie, has also been named the Duchess of Edinburgh, a title last held by the late Queen Elizabeth II. The couple visited Edinburgh on Friday for the first time with their new titles, with Edward calling it a “very special and slightly overwhelming day.” He then referred to Sophie as “my wife and Duchess,” prompting laughs from the crowd.

Prince Edward’s son, James, Viscount Severn has now become the Earl of Wessex as a result of his father’s new title. This title was earlier given to Prince Edward when he married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999.

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