King gives Duke of Edinburgh title to brother Edward to honour Philips wish
Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday. The King has handed his late father’s title the Duke of Edinburgh to his brother Prince Edward, honouring the late Queen and Philip’s wishes. Charles conferred the title on the former Earl of Wessex in celebration of Edward’s 59th birthday on Friday. Sophie, the former Countess of Wessex, is now the Duchess