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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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Mar 6, 2024 · History & Society. Prince Edward, duke of Edinburgh. British prince. External Websites. Also known as: Edward Anthony Richard Louis, earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn. Written by. Peter Kellner is the former president of YouGov PLC and the author of Democracy: 1,000 Years in Pursuit of British Liberty and others. Fact-checked by.
May 3, 2023 · Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex (R) mark the Elizabeth line's official opening at Paddington Station on May 17, 2022. (Getty Images) Edward met his wife Sophie in 1987, but...
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Jun 10, 2021 · Edward and his wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, are increasingly playing a more active role in supporting the Queen following Harry and Meghan’s relocation to California, as well as Prince...
Oct 2, 2019 · 1964-present. Who Is Edward, Earl of Wessex? Edward, Earl of Wessex is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. In 1993, Edward formed the television production...
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Mar 10, 2023 · Prince Edward's former title of Earl of Wessex will now go to his son, the 15-year-old Viscount Severn. But there will be no change in title for Edward's daughter, Lady Louise Windsor.
On the day of the wedding, it was announced that The Queen had conferred upon Prince Edward the title The Earl of Wessex. Miss Rhys-Jones became known as Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex. In March 2019, The Queen granted the then Earl of Wessex the additional title of Earl of Forfar.