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KING CHARLES appointed PRINCE EDWARD Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday

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The 59th birthday of King Charles III’s brother, Prince Edward, is being celebrated in grand style.

On March 10, the 74-year-old British monarch bestowed the title of Duke of Edinburgh upon his youngest brother.

This was announced on the royal family’s website in a statement. It said;

“On the occasion of His Royal Highness’s 59th birthday, His Majesty The King has been pleased to confer the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar.”

This comes two years after the death of Prince Philip, who held the throne for nearly six decades. The previous Duke of Edinburgh was Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip. According to the website, he assumed the role in 1947 when he married Her Majesty, who served as Duchess of Edinburgh until she ascended to the throne in 1952.

Sophie, Prince Edward’s wife, has also been named Duchess of Edinburgh. The couple are honored to carry on the work of Prince Philip, who died in April 2021, and Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022, according to the statement. For the rest of His Royal Highness’ life, the Earldom of Forfar will be held by the new Duke of Edinburgh. Because the Dukedom of Edinburgh is the more senior Scottish title, HRH will use it.

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