King Charles gives Duke of Edinburgh title to brother Edward to honour Prince Philip's wish

The King has honoured the late Queen and Philip's wishes by handed his father's title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward.

In celebration of Edward's 59th birthday, Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex on Friday. Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess of Edinburgh and their son James Viscount Severn, 15, is the new Earl of Wessex.

It comes after another title change when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex began officially using the titles Prince and Princess for their children Archie and Lilibet this week.

The new duke and duchess will be in Edinburgh - their first outing with their new titles in the city which inspired their name - later on Friday at a reception to mark the first year of conflict in Ukraine.

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[lauraragazzi]

Happy birthday to the new Duke of Edinburgh! Very well deserved for both Edward and Sophie, a true asset to the Crown

[here_we_go_again]

Congratualtions Edward (and Sophie)! I am so happy that Charles respected Prince
Philip's wishes regarding his title being given to Edward.

[patriciayoung]

It certainly is about time!!!! Edward and Sophie are dedicated royals. They deserve all the accolades. They bring honor to the royal family.

[lenietrollip]

Congratulations to Sophie and Edward !! This is wonderful news, you are such dedicated Royal Family members, and much loved by all. It's about time !

[lubicakourilova]

Congratulations to Edward and Sophie, Duke and Dutchess of Edinburgh. Beautiful couple. Well deserved. Happy Birthday Prince Edward. God Bless your family.❤

[nayifsalim]

Congratulations 👏 & GOD SAVE THE KING 👑 & LONG LIVE THE KING 👑 AMIIN AMEN .

[elizabethgallaghergallaghe]

Congratulations to Edward and Sophie. Thoroughly deserved,

[ellencotton]

I am delighted. It was the wish of both Prince Edward's parents that he should have the title of the Duke of Edinburgh and I am pleased King Charles has honoured Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip by
bestowing the Duke of Edinburgh title upon him.

[elizabethlacky]

Happy Birthday and congratulations! ♥️

[denisecampbell-baldwin]

The British public like and support the worthy members of the Royal Family. This title is well deserved.

[MrWilhelm]

Congratulations to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh! A well-deserved honour for their steadfast loyalty and hard work supporting The Sovereign.

[andrearoyd]

Fantastic news for Edward and Sophie, on today which is his birthday.

[carolclark]

Wonderful, some happy news today. Well done Prince Edward, the new Duke of Edinburgh 💖

[laureenmagee]

It's all about time and protocol. There never was any doubt that this would happen. Congrats Duke Edward

[deeboo]

Congratulations, duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

[tracymcardle]

So glad as I think Edward and Sophie are a really hardworking and loyal pair who deserve this, how Edward has changed over the years because he married thr right person, they have matured into the lovely couple they are now with two normal children who the late Queen loved

[susannjarvis]

Congratulations to the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. They appear to be hard working members of the royal family and King Charles III has recognized that by honoring them and in also honoring the wishes of both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

[toscalibralato]

Congratulations to you SIR and your family, well Deserved 🙏🙏👏👏💕

[madeyed]

Well done King Charles for honouring his late mother and father' wishes. Prince Edward and Sophie definitely deserve the new title. They both are hard-working royals, much loved and absolutely down to earth. Such a wonderful birthday gift!

[olgasindelkova]

Bravo Králi Charlesi. konečně. Princ Edward a Sophie....nádherný a báječný pár vévodský. Tito vévodové budou sloužit monarchii k jejímu obrazu. Gratulace k narozeninám vévodovi z Edinburghu.