King Charles’ younger brother took the title from their late father, Philip, albeit belatedly
The title of Duke of Edinburgh – held by Philip from his marriage to Elizabeth until his death two years ago – passed to Prince Edward today, by decision of his brother, King Charles.
Prince Philip passed away on April 9, 2021, and it took two years to “pass” on to the 59-year-old Earl of Essex, on his birthday today.
Even if belatedly, as the British media comment, the king’s younger brother finally received the historic and significant title, which Queen Elizabeth herself had “ordered” for him when Edward married his wife, Sophia, in 1999.
Prince Edward WILL become Duke of Edinburgh https://t.co/owQLwBg4bl
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) March 10, 2023
However, in an unusual move, the title will not “pass” to Edward’s son but, after his death, will revert to the Crown.
NEW: The King has today made his brother Prince Edward Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday. He and Sophie became the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. Edward will hold the title for his lifetime, then it reverts to the Crown. James, Viscount Severn becomes Earl of Wessex. pic.twitter.com/df0J097ljm
— Emily Nash (@emynash) March 10, 2023
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