Wessexes' new titles announced including Sophie and James' new names

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Prince Edward's wife Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is taking on the new title of Duchess of Edinburgh, while her teenage son James is now the Earl of Wessex

King Charles has finally granted Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the former Earl and Countess of Wessex, the titles of Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, while their 15-year-old son James, Viscount Severn is now the Earl of Wessex.

Under the ancient rules of primogeniture, none of the changes will affect the couple's student daughter Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, however. “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.”

Dukedoms are the highest titles in the British roll of peerage and the Dukedom of Edinburgh was first created on 15 July 1726 during the reign of King George I, who bestowed it upon his grandson, Prince Frederick.

 

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