Prince Edward
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG, GCVO, CD, ADC (Edward Antony Richard Louis; born 10 March 1964) is the youngest of four children and the third son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. When he was born, he was third in line of succession to the British throne; as of June 2020, he is 11th. The Earl is a full-time working member of the British royal family and supports the Queen in her official duties – often alongside his wife, the Countess of Wessex – as well as undertaking public engagements for many of his own charities. In particular he has assumed many duties from his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who retired from public life in 2017. Prince Edward succeeded Prince Philip as president of the Commonwealth Games Federation (vice-patron since 2006) and opened the 1990 Commonwealth Games in New Zealand and the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Malaysia. He has also taken over the Duke's role in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
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| Full name at birth | Edward Antony Richard Louis Mountbatten-Windsor
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| Claim to fame | 4th Child of Queen Elizabeth II
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| Date of birth | 10 March 1964
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| Place of birth | Buckingham Palace, London, England, UK
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| Occupation | Royal Prince, Socialite
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Pets | 'Frances (Labrador)
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- Baptised on 2 May 1964 in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle[3] by the then Dean of Windsor, Robert Woods; the Prince's godparents were: Prince Richard of Gloucester (his cousin); the Duchess of Kent (his cousin by marriage, for whom Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent stood proxy); Princess George William of Hanover (his paternal aunt); the Prince of Hesse and by Rhine (his cousin); and the Earl of Snowdon (his maternal uncle).
- His son James Alexander Philip Theo, Viscount Severn was born on 17 December 2007.
- His daughter Louise Alice Elizabeth Mary was born on 8 November 2003.
- After their marriage, the Earl and Countess of Wessex announced that (with Queen Elizabeth II`s permission) any future children of theirs will be "Prince" or "Princess" and "His/Her Royal Highness", but will be styled "Lord" or "Lady," as would children of a peer. The reasoning behind this decision was to give a low profile to their children and shield them from media interest.
- He will eventually become Duke of Edinburgh, however the dukedom of Edinburgh must pass like any normal dukedom first to his brothers, their sons, then him. Prince Charles will inherit the title, which will merge with the crown when/if he ascends the throne and then will it be granted to Edward.
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