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- According to Royal Central, Prince Edward then requested to be called Earl of Wessex, because one of his favourite films Shakespeare In Love featured a character of the name. This meant that when his children were born, in 2003 and 2007 respectively, they became Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
www.the-sun.com/lifestyle/3054807/prince-edward-title-earl-of-wessex-duke/Prince Edward title: Why is he Earl of Wessex and not a Duke?
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Edward was given the title of Earl of Wessex prior to marrying Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. They have two children: Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and James Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex. Edward's mother conferred him the additional title of Earl of Forfar in 2019.
Jun 10, 2021 · The Earl of Forfar is a Scottish title referring to Forfar, the county town of Angus in Scotland. It was first created in 1661, but became extinct in 1715. Prince Edward received the title on his 55th birthday in 2019, and uses it whenever he is in Scotland.
Earl of Forfar is a title that has been created twice, once in the Peerage of Scotland and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The name of the earldom refers to Forfar, the county town of Angus, Scotland. The current holder is Prince Edward, son of Elizabeth II and brother of Charles III.
Nov 18, 2022 · Up until then Edward, and his wife Sophie, had been known as the Earl and Countess of Wessex, but now when carrying out royal engagements in Scotland, the pair are known as The Earl and Countess of Forfar - a nod to the Queen Mother’s heritage.
Mar 10, 2020 · PRINCE EDWARD broke with royal tradition and did not receive a Dukedom upon his marriage to Sophie Countess of Wessex. So why was he made Earl of Forfar for his birthday?
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Sep 1, 2020 · But Prince Edward and Earl of Wessex are not the only titles given to the Queen’s youngest son. To commemorate his 55th birthday in 2019, the Queen gave him the Earldom of Forfar in...
On 10 March 2019, her husband was created Earl of Forfar, according her the title by courtesy of Countess of Forfar. [165] She was at times referred to as the Countess of Wessex and Forfar, such as at the funerals of her father-in-law and mother-in-law .
