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Edward was created 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.
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 .
On 10 March 2019, her husband was created Earl of Forfar, according her the title by courtesy of Countess of Forfar. 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 .
Edward will also remain for his lifetime the Earl of Forfar, another of his titles, but will use the Duke of Edinburgh because it is the more senior Scottish title.
The Earl of Wessex congratulated around 2,000 Duke of Edinburgh gold award winners at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Friday – including one who had been sent down a coal mine as part of...
Prince Edward Speaks Out After Death of ‘Beloved Mama’ Queen Elizabeth IIaol.com
Edward’s new title has already been updated on the family’s official website, which also reveals that his 14-year-old son, Viscount James, has become the new Earl of Wessex. Edward and Sophie ...
19 June 1999 – 10 March 2019: His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex; 10 March 2019 – 10 March 2023: His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex and Forfar; 10 March 2023 – present: His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh; Until his marriage, Edward was known as "His Royal Highness The Prince Edward".
The current Earl of Wessex is also Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Forfar, and Viscount Severn. This Earl of Wessex title is currently used as a courtesy title by the Duke's son and heir apparent to the earldoms of Wessex and Forfar, James Mountbatten-Windsor .
Jeff Spicer/Getty Images She’s the wife of Prince Edward (aka the Earl of Wessex and Forfar), who is the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Who Is Sophie, Countess of...
Queen Elizabeth's youngest child, Prince Edward, has penned a moving message in light of his mother's death. Prince Edward, also known as the Earl of Wessex, writes of what it means to share your ...