Prince Edward , Is Named the New , Duke of Edinburgh.
BBC reports that King Charles
awarded the title to Prince Edward
on his youngest brother's 59th birthday.
Buckingham Palace made the
announcement on March 10.
Buckingham Palace made the
announcement on March 10.
The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are
proud to continue Prince Philip's legacy of
promoting opportunities for young people of
all backgrounds to reach their full potential, Buckingham Palace, via statement.
The Duke of Edinburgh is a title that carries a strong
association with their father, Prince Philip, who held
the title for over 70 years until his death in 2021. .
Philip was awarded the title in 1947 after his marriage
to then Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II.
Philip was awarded the title in 1947 after his marriage
to then Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II.
BBC reports that Philip had wanted Edward
to take the title after his death, but
the decision was ultimately up to King Charles.
On March 10, the new Duke, along with his
wife, Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh,
will make an appearance at the Scottish capital. .
On March 10, the new Duke, along with his
wife, Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh,
will make an appearance at the Scottish capital. .
The Duke and Duchess will be attending an event
to mark the first year of the war in Ukraine.
Opponents to King Charles' decision to award
the title to his little brother include Graham Smith
of the anti-monarchy campaign group, Republic. .
Opponents to King Charles' decision to award
the title to his little brother include Graham Smith
of the anti-monarchy campaign group, Republic. .
If we're going to have such
daft titles they should be decided
by Parliament or government - and it
should not be possible for the head
of state to award his own family, Graham Smith, member of anti-monarchy group Republic, via BBC.
If we're going to have such
daft titles they should be decided
by Parliament or government - and it
should not be possible for the head
of state to award his own family, Graham Smith, member of anti-monarchy group Republic, via BBC