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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.
- 10 March 1964 (age 59), Buckingham Palace, London, England
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Mar 6, 2024 · On the wedding day, the queen bestowed on Edward the title earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn (the senior title represented a geographic reference that could be found only in history books, for Wessex had ceased to be a formal region of England many centuries earlier). In 2002 the couple became full-time working members of the royal family.
Oct 2, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Find out how he became a producer, a charity worker and a father of two.
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May 3, 2023 · Learn about Prince Edward, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and his wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. Find out about his work, family, charity and his role in the royal family.
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Mar 9, 2024 · Prince Edward opens up about his family life with Sophie, Lady Louise and James, Earl of Wessex, in an interview set to air on 10 March. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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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.
Jun 10, 2021 · Edward, Earl of Wessex, pops his head around the door of the room in St James’s Palace and chuckles at the numerous cameras set up for the interview. “Do you have enough?” he laughs. The...
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