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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.
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Apr 30, 2024 · Prince Edward, duke of Edinburgh, youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh. He is notable for being the first child of a British monarch to seek a career in the private sector. Learn more about Edward’s life, siblings, children, and career in this article.
He married Sophie Rhys-Jones (born 20 January 1965) on 19 June 1999, the day he was made Earl of Wessex. On 10 March 2023, he was made the Duke of Edinburgh. They have two children James, Earl of Wessex and Lady Louise Windsor. Background
Louise's father, Prince Edward, then Earl of Wessex, was not present for the birth because it occurred suddenly and while he was on an official visit to Mauritius. [1] . Louise was delivered by emergency Caesarean section due to placental abruption, which caused severe blood loss to both child and mother.
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Sophie Rhys-Jones. The wedding of Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones took place on 19 June 1999 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II 's youngest child, Prince Edward, was created Earl of Wessex hours before the ceremony.
