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- 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.
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Edward was created Earl of Wessex prior to marrying Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. They have two children: Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex. Edward's mother conferred him the additional title of Earl of Forfar in 2019.
The dignity of Earl of Forfar in the Peerage of the United Kingdom was granted in 2019 to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, on the occasion of his 55th birthday. This earldom was given in addition to the two titles ( Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn ) [3] that he received on his wedding day and afforded Prince Edward and his wife Sophie a ...
Mar 10, 2023 · Published 10 March 2023. 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.
Apr 30, 2024 · Edward was particularly involved in causes relating to the arts and athletics. In 2019 he was given the additional title earl of Forfar. Two years later Edward’s father died, and his mother passed away in 2022. Charles became king, and in 2023 he gave Edward the title duke of Edinburgh. Edward and Sophie have two children, Louise (born 2003 ...
Mar 10, 2023 · 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. 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.
On 10 March 2019, his 55th birthday, Edward was granted the additional title of Earl of Forfar for use in Scotland. He was at times referred to as the "Earl of Wessex and Forfar", such as at the funeral of his father and the state funeral of his mother.
Mar 10, 2023 · Despite the title being hereditary in the past, James will not take on the dukedom when Edward dies. Instead he will become the Earl of Wessex and Forfar when the title of The Duke of Edinburgh ...
