Prince Edward

His Royal Highness was created Earl of Wessex in 1999, on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones. In 2019, Queen Elizabeth II granted The Earl ...

In 2019, Queen Elizabeth II granted The Earl of Wessex the additional title of Earl of Forfar, on the occasion of His Royal Highness’s 55th birthday. The Dukedom was last created for Prince Philip in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952. 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.

The title, granted by King Charles III on the prince's 59th birthday, will be held for his lifetime. The former Duke of Edinburgh was Prince Philip, who died in ...

The first Duke of Edinburgh was created in 1726, when the Hanoverian monarch, George I gave the title to his grandson, Prince Frederick. "The Dukedom was last created for Prince Philip in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952. The former Duke of Edinburgh was Prince Philip, who died in 2021, and who was given the title on the morning of his wedding to Princess Elizabeth, who later became Queen Elizabeth II.

The King has handed the Duke of Edinburgh title to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip's wishes.

The palace said at the time: “The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince of Wales have also agreed that the Prince Edward should be given the dukedom of Edinburgh in due course when the present title now held by Prince Philip eventually reverts to the Crown." Viscount Severn will become the Earl of Wessex and Forfar when the title of The Duke of Edinburgh reverts to the Crown, the Palace said. The new duke and duchess will be in Edinburgh – their first outing with their new titles in the city which inspired their name – later on Friday at a reception to mark the first year of conflict in Ukraine.

As part of the changes, Edward's son James, Viscount Severn, takes his father's former title and is the new Earl of Wessex.

The line of succession on the website now lists Edward as the Duke of Edinburgh and the 13th in line, with his son James 14th in line, as the Earl of Wessex. [name the children of Prince Harry and Meghan as prince and princess](https://news.sky.com/story/harry-and-meghans-children-officially-recognised-as-prince-and-princess-by-royal-family-as-couple-say-its-their-birthright-12829353) for the first time. Instead he will become the Earl of Wessex and Forfar when the title of The Duke of Edinburgh reverts to the Crown, the palace said. The title will be held by Edward for the rest of his life and will also remain the Earl of Forfar, but will use the Duke of Edinburgh as it is the more senior title. His wife, Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess of Edinburgh and their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn, becomes the new Earl of Wessex. As part of the changes, Edward's son James, Viscount Severn, takes his father's former title and is the new Earl of Wessex.

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles has granted his brother Prince Edward the title of Duke of Edinburgh for his 59th birthday - making his ...

and of course, it will depend on whether or not the Prince of Wales, when he becomes King, whether he’ll do that, so we’ll wait and see. At the time, eyebrows were raised when he was given an Earldom rather than a Dukedom. The title will be held by Prince Edward for His Royal Highness’s lifetime. The changes in titles have already been updated on the royal family’s official website. The palace said at the time: "The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince of Wales have also agreed that the Prince Edward should be given the dukedom of Edinburgh in due course when the present title now held by Prince Philip eventually reverts to the Crown." However, it was announced at the time of the nuptials that Edward would succeed his father as the Duke of Edinburgh with the blessing of his parents after his death. James will become the Earl of Wessex and Forfar when the title of The Duke of Edinburgh reverts to the Crown, the Palace said. The line of succession list on royal.uk now shows 13th in line Edward as the Duke of Edinburgh, and 14th in line James as the Earl of Wessex. The new duke and duchess will be in Edinburgh – their first outing with their new titles in the city which inspired their name – later on Friday at a reception to mark the first year of conflict in The granting of the Dukedom of Edinburgh to Edward means that Sophie will now by known as the Duchess of Edinburgh - and there is also a change for [King Charles](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/king-charles-iii) has finally granted [Prince Edward](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-edward-earl-of-wessex) and his [ wife Sophie ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sophie-wessex)the titles of Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, upholding a promise made to them [by the late Queen.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-queen) "The Dukedom was last created for Prince Philip in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952.

Prince Edward was exceptionally close to his father and his later years took on much of his work with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme.

Prince Edward now has a great deal to live up to as he steps in to his father's shoes as the new Duke of Edinburgh today. Prince Philip in medals and uniform at Windsor Castle, 1987 (right) His other Scottish title is the Earl of Forfar. He is 13th in line to the throne - Prince Edward - Duke of Edinburgh The ancient and prestigious title of Duke of Edinburgh was given to Prince Philip by Queen Elizabeth when they married in 1947.

The royal's wife, the Countess of Wessex, will also now be titled Duchess of Edinburgh: a moniker once held by the late Queen.

The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are proud to continue Prince Philip’s legacy of promoting opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential.’ [Prince Edward, the new Duke of Edinburgh’s, most romantic moments with his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, on his 59th birthday](/article/prince-edward-and-sophie-countess-of-wessexs-relationship-timeline) Sophie, previously [the Countess of Wessex](https://www.tatler.com/article/10-things-to-know-about-sophie-wessex-on-58-birthday), has been made the new Duchess of Edinburgh.

Prince Edward was the late Queen's only son not to become a Duke on his wedding day - and instead was made Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday - and it ...

"The dukedom was last created for Prince Philip in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952. Today, the new duke and duchess will be in Edinburgh – their first outing with their new titles in the city which inspired their name – at a reception to mark the first year of conflict in [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8196402/Royal-wedding-Prince-William-asks-the-Queen-not-to-make-him-a-duke.html) in 2010: "Prince Edward was going to be the Duke of Cambridge, but he watched the film Shakespeare in Love, which had a character called the Earl of Wessex. However, according to one courtier, he was originally going to be offered the title Duke of Cambridge but asked to be Earl of Wessex after the character in the movie Shakespeare in Love. [the former Countess of Wessex](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sophie-wessex), is now the Duchess of Edinburgh - a courtesy title once held by the Queen. [King Charles](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/king-charles-iii) has delivered the goods today - gifting his younger brother [Prince Edward](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-edward-earl-of-wessex) a [brand new title on his 59th birthday.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/breaking-king-charles-finally-fulfils-29420935)

Charles has conferred the title, as Prince Philip had hoped, to mark his younger brother's 59th birthday.

When his only son Alfred committed suicide in 1899, the Dukedom of Edinburgh became extinct again upon the elder Alfred's death in 1900. There had been reports that the King, 74, was reluctant to confer the title on Edward for fear that it would then pass too far down the pecking order to retain its significance. Named after the Scottish capital, the title has only been created three times since 1726 - first for King George I’s eldest son Prince Frederick. The Duke’s 19-year-old daughter Lady Louise Windsor’s title will not change but his son James, Viscount Severn, 15, will become the new Earl of Wessex. “He literally came straight in and said: “Right. The Countess recalled the time when, two days after their engagement in 1999, Prince Philip asked his youngest son if he would be willing to become the next Duke of Edinburgh.

Edward just turned 59, and to mark the occasion the monarch officially named him as the Duke of Edinburgh, a title he will have for the rest of his life.

[Charles became the monarch last September.](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/king-charles/) [Prince Andrew](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/prince-andrew) and [Prince Harry](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/prince-harry) – are no longer working royals. [Princess Charlotte,](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/princess-charlotte) Charles’ granddaughter. [Princess Anne’s](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/princess-anne) royal roles. In 1726, King George II gave it to his eldest son Prince Frederick, in 1764, King George III gave it to his brother Prince William as part of a joint title and Queen Victoria gave it to her second son Prince Alfred in 1866. [dukedom was “a pipe dream of my father’s”.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/03/10/prince-edward-new-duke-edinburgh-title-palace-process/) [coronation](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/coronation) in May as a duke. [Prince Philip,](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/prince-philip) is also 13th in line to the throne at the moment. [Prince Edward ](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/prince-edward)(one of the lesser-spotted [royals](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/royal-family)) just got a new title from his brother, [King Charles](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/king-charles) – and it’s a role that comes with a certain history. [ Royal Family](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/royal-family) over the last few decades, with few personal dramas making headlines over the years. [YouGov polling](https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/explore/public_figure/Prince_Edward_Earl_of_Wessex?content=all) puts him as the seventh most popular member of the Firm, although 91% have still heard of him) but he and his wife Sophie were very close with the [Queen](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/queen). Edward just turned 59, and to mark the occasion the monarch officially named him as the Duke of Edinburgh, a title he will have for the rest of his life.

King Charles III conferred the title on his brother, the former Earl of Wessex, in celebration of Edward's 59th birthday today. It will be held for his lifetime ...

The [royal family’s official website](https://www.royal.uk/royal-family) has been updated to reflect the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children’s new titles, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, noted [ITV News](https://www.itv.com/news/2023-03-09/royal-website-shows-prince-archie-and-princess-lilis-new-titles). “We sat there slightly stunned,” she said. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11843643/Prince-Edward-granted-Duke-Edinburgh-title-59th-birthday.html), and “there has been much [to-ing and fro-ing](https://www.theweek.co.uk/news/uk-news/953466/who-will-be-the-next-duke-of-edinburgh) behind the scenes on the issue ever since”. It will be held for his lifetime. [The Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/03/10/king-charles-prince-edward-royal-family-title-duke-edinburgh/), and the King chose to “coincide the recreation of the dukedom” with Edward’s visit to Edinburgh today for a reception to mark the first year of the war in [Ukraine](https://www.theweek.co.uk/tags/ukraine-0).

Buckingham Palace said in a statement today that Charles was “pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon the Prince Edward”, adding that the title will be ...

The dukedom will not pass to James when Edward dies – paving the way instead for one of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ children to potentially be given the title in the future. It was the late Queen and Philip’s wish that Edward should inherit his father’s title when the time came. The most likely candidate is their youngest son, Prince Louis, as their eldest, Prince George, will be heir apparent when William becomes king. It will not go to Edward.” When Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, Charles acceded the throne and became King. Doing so also honours the wishes of their late parents, [Queen Elizabeth II](/topic/queen-elizabeth-ii) and Philip.

King Charles gave his youngest brother Prince Edward a new royal title for his 59th birthday, naming him the Duke of Edinburgh, a title that formerly ...

However, following Prince Philip's death in 2021, the title went to his eldest son Charles. Prince Edward and Sophie were also the two royals who most often stepped in to take over many of the late Duke of Edinburgh's duties towards the end of his life, representing him at various events and award ceremonies such as the one he founded for the Duke of Edinburgh volunteering program for young people. In a statement regarding the announcement, Buckingham Palace wrote, “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. The title will be held by Prince Edward for His Royal Highness’s lifetime.” It went on to explain that, “The Dukedom was last created for Prince Philip in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952. In 1999, when Edward and his wife were given the title of Earl and Countess of Wessex, Buckingham Palace even noted in the announcement, “The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales have also agreed that the Prince Edward should be given the Dukedom of Edinburgh in due course, when the present title now held by the Prince Philip eventually reverts to the Crown.” Because of this, Edward's son, James, Viscount Severn, has become the Earl of Wessex, the title given to Edward upon his marriage to his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999.

When he met well-wishers following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Edward said he was not shaking anyone's hands as he wanted to talk to as many ...

James will become the Earl of Wessex and Forfar when the title of the Duke of Edinburgh reverts to the Crown, the Palace said. Edward will also remain for his lifetime the Earl of Forfar, another of his titles, but will use the Duke of Edinburgh because it is the more senior Scottish title. "The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are proud to continue Prince Philip's legacy of promoting opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential." [Prince Philip](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh) in 1947, upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh before acceding to the throne in 1952. Today, Sophie and Edward met crowds in Edinburgh before joining a reception to mark the first year of the conflict in Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess of Edinburgh and their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn is the new Earl of Wessex.

Prince Edward, Vice-Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, has been granted the title of Duke of Edinburgh by King Charles III.

The title Duke of Edinburgh will be held by Prince Edward for his lifetime. The Prince is currently in Edinburgh with his wife Sophie, who becomes Duchess of Edinburgh, a title last held by the late Queen before her accession to the throne in 1952. The Dukedom was last created for his father Prince Philip before his marriage to the then Princess Elizabeth in November 1947.

Britain's King Charles named his younger brother Prince Edward as the new Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, handing him the title last held by their father ...

Philip had held the title of the Duke of Edinburgh since his marriage to the then Princess Elizabeth in 1947 until his death in 2021. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story "The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are proud to continue Prince Philip’s legacy of promoting opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential," Buckingham Palace said, referring to Edward's wife Sophie.

Prince Edward, who turned 59 yesterday, addressed a crowd at the City Chambers in Edinburgh where the couple made their first public appearance since ...

Prince Edward, who celebrated his 59th birthday yesterday, made his first visit to Edinburgh as the new Duke of Edinburgh, inheriting the title from his late father Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh introduced his wife, Sophie, 57, as a duchess for the first time as she inherited the title Duchess of Edinburgh Meanwhile the title of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh is one of the most senior in the Royal Family. And the youngest of the late Queen Elizabeth's children looked truly honoured to accept the new title on his birthday, as the couple greeted crowds on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh and visited the City Chambers to mark one year since the city's formal response to the [Prince Edward](/news/prince-edward/index.html) looked thrilled (and a little overwhelmed) to introduce his wife Sophie as a Duchess for the first time while visiting [Edinburgh](/news/edinburgh/index.html). Watch as new Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward is overwhelmed with excitement as he introduces his wife Sophie as a 'duchess' for the first time