Buckingham Palace said in a statement yesterday: “His Royal Highness the King is pleased to bestow the Duchy of Edinburgh on the occasion of His Excellency’s 59th birthday to Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar. This title will be retained by Prince Edward for the life of His Majesty.”
4 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED THIS TITLE IN HISTORY
The title of duchy was given to Prince Philip in 1947 upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, who was the Duchess of Edinburgh before ascending the throne. In the history of the country, 4 people have carried the title so far. Prince Frederick, the eldest son of King George II in 1726, Prince William, brother of King George III in 1764, Prince Alfred, the second son of Queen Victoria in 1866, and Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II in 1947, were given this title. had been the carriers. (DHA)