Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
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Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the youngest sibling of King Charles III. Edward was born third in the line of succession to the British throne and is 16th as of 2026.
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politics · British prince (born 1964) · aristocrat · television presenter · politician · television producer · also Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis of the United Kingdom, The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, The Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, Edward Antony Richard Louis
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2026· 26 entries
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
“would be most honoured if you would accept this rare request”
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Quinte News: Unofficial list of candidates for 2026 Prince Edward County election
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CP24: Soak up the sun in Prince Edward County
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Mshale: Royal Family SHOCKER! Prince Edward Takes LEGAL ACTION Against Queen Camilla Over Royal Home & Crown Mother's Day 2026 (WtLZ6pCoin)
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Napanee Today: Four charged with drug trafficking after Prince Edward County traffic stop
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WeatherBug: Victoria, Prince Edward Island, CA Simulated Weather Radar Map
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The Picton Gazette: Prince Edward County’s Affordable Housing Summit
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AOL.com: Prince Edward and Duchess of Edinburgh joined by Lady Louise and her boyfriend for theatre trip
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The News International: Prince Edward makes special visit to Dance Base
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Geo News: Royal family shares first statement on Prince Edward after ex's claims
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Parks Canada: Temporary closures at Parks Canada places on PEI - Prince Edward Island National Park
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instyle.com: Lady Louise Windsor and Her Boyfriend Join Parents Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie for Rare Double Date
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Quinte News: Four charged after traffic stop in Prince Edward County
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The Quinteist: Four charged after cocaine seized during Prince Edward County traffic stop
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The Quinteist: Four more impaired driving arrests bring August total to nine in Prince Edward County
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The News International: Prince Edward former girlfriend shares 'bedroom secrets'
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nowtolove.com.au: Prince Edward’s ex reveals his secrets!
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Geo News: Duchess Sophie helps Prince Edward close the gap on Anne and King Charles
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Mshale: Match 12 - 2026 Men's National T20 Championship – Nova Scotia Vs Prince Edward Island Dino Prižmić (ciJEofZkvn)
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Mshale: Match 1 - 2026 Men's National T20 Championship - Prince Edward Island Vs. Manitoba Insperity Invitational (EStL7NzPLN)
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Quinte News: Hospice Prince Edward golf tourney approaches
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Geo News: Duchess Sophie, Prince Edward face hard truth behind son's future decision
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Geo News: Prince Edward, Duchess Sophie make feelings clear on Louise's choice in love
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Yahoo: The Transformation Of Prince Edward's Wife, Sophie
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Geo News: Prince Edward, Duchess Sophie forced to make last-minute change to plans
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2025· 1 entry
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Edward represented the King and the UK Government on several overseas trips, including a visit to Papua New Guinea to celebrate the 50th anniversary of independence, and a trip to Japan with Sophie
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2024· 1 entry
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Served as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and was succeeded in the role the following year by Lady Elish Angiolini
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2023· 1 entry
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His brother Charles III granted him the title Duke of Edinburgh as a life peerage, a dukedom previously held by their father, who died in 2021, then briefly by Charles
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2022· 1 entry
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And in recognition of his role as patron of the Production Guild, the Earl of Wessex Award was created as part of the Guild's inaugural Talent Showcase to recognise UK film and television organisations that had developed
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2020· 1 entry
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Took over the patronage of London Youth from his father, who had held the position for 73 years
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2019· 1 entry
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“Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal”
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2018· 1 entry
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Edward, as patron of the Tennis and Rackets Association, played on all 50 real tennis courts around the world and raised over £2 million for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme
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2015· 2 entries
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And was named patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in 2023
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In recognition of his contributions to projects associated with badminton, Edward received the President's Medal from the Badminton World Federation President Poul-Erik Høyer
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2013· 1 entry
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Received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Bath
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2012· 1 entry
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Won Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012).
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2011· 1 entry
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Close associates of Jonathan Rees, a private investigator connected to the News International phone hacking scandal, alleged that he had accessed the bank accounts of Edward and Sophie and sold information about them to
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2007· 1 entry
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Extended the lease to 150 years; it was reported that he subsequently paid a peppercorn rent in return for an upfront payment of £5 million
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2006· 2 entries
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Awarded Knight of the Garter (2006).
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Became vice-patron of Commonwealth Games Federation, taking on his father's ceremonial responsibilities; Philip had served as president
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2004· 1 entry
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Career landmark: Personal Aide-de-Camp (2004).
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2002· 2 entries
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Won Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002).
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To begin full-time duties as a working member of the royal family and undertook engagements on behalf of his mother
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1999· 4 entries
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With a focus on helping, supporting, and advancing registered charities that provide opportunities specifically for children and young people
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Edward was criticised by Labour MPs John Cryer and Lindsay Hoyle for comments he made during an interview with The New York Times, in which he stated that in Britain "They [the British media] hate anyone who succeeds" an
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Founded the International Special Projects Group "to provide a capital fund to broaden the reach of the Award"
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Career landmark: member of the House of Lords (1999–1999).
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1998· 1 entry
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Was for 50 years at £5,000 a year, with the Crown Estate as landlord
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1996· 1 entry
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About his great-uncle Edward VIII (the Duke of Windsor) sold well internationally
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1994· 1 entry
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The Independent Royalist Party of Estonia, which aspired to establish a monarchy in the country, sent a letter to Queen Elizabeth II requesting permission to crown Edward as King of Estonia
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1993· 2 entries
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At a promotional shoot for the Prince Edward Summer Challenge, a charity event, and began their relationship soon afterwards
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Edward founded the television production company Ardent Productions
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1986· 4 entries
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With a Bachelor of Arts degree (Lower Second Hons)
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For "a 60-mile, four-day trek from Blair Atholl to Tomintoul" that he had planned
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Edward joined the Royal Marines, who had reportedly sponsored his tuition at Cambridge on the understanding that he would undertake future service
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Studied at Jesus College, Bachelor of Arts (1986).
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1977· 1 entry
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Won Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal (1977).
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1972· 1 entry
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Studied at Heatherdown Preparatory School (1972).
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1964· 1 entry
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh
Born 1964-03-10.
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