Prince Edward named as the new Duke of Edinburgh

Britain's Prince Edward has the title last held by his father Prince Philip. (Reuters/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo)

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on March 11, 2023

Prince Edward named as the new Duke of Edinburgh

Article by Kendy

LONDON – Britain’s King Charles named his younger brother Prince Edward as the new Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, handing him the title last held by their father Prince Philip, Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

Edward, 59 on Friday, becomes the latest member of the royal family to be granted a new title since Charles became king in September after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth.

William, Charles’s eldest son and heir to the throne, was named Prince of Wales, while the children of his second son Harry, no longer a working royal, were officially named as prince and princess earlier this week.

Edward’s new title comes after he took on a number of his father’s roles, including at The Duke of Edinburgh Award charity which encourages young people to undertake challenges.

“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 said, referring to Edward’s wife Sophie. (Reuters)

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