His Royal Highness's new title will not pass to his son James. Who will now be styled Earl of Wessex and use it as a courtesy title. James will inherit the Duke's other titles of Earl of Wessex, Earl of Forfar and Viscount Severn after the Duke passes away. The Duke's daughter Lady Louise's style will not change, she is also not in line to the Duke's other title's because only legitimate male-line descendants can inherit them. The Duke's wife will now be styled Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO GCStJ.
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Showing posts with label Prince Edward. Show all posts
Thursday, 6 April 2023
Prince Edward made Duke of Edinburgh on his Birthday
On the 10th March 2023, His Majesty The King granted the title, style and dignity of Duke of Edinburgh to His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex and Forfar KG GCVO to be held for life only. The 10th March 2023 also marked His Royal Highness's 59th birthday.
His Royal Highness's new title will not pass to his son James. Who will now be styled Earl of Wessex and use it as a courtesy title. James will inherit the Duke's other titles of Earl of Wessex, Earl of Forfar and Viscount Severn after the Duke passes away. The Duke's daughter Lady Louise's style will not change, she is also not in line to the Duke's other title's because only legitimate male-line descendants can inherit them. The Duke's wife will now be styled Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO GCStJ.
His Royal Highness's new title will not pass to his son James. Who will now be styled Earl of Wessex and use it as a courtesy title. James will inherit the Duke's other titles of Earl of Wessex, Earl of Forfar and Viscount Severn after the Duke passes away. The Duke's daughter Lady Louise's style will not change, she is also not in line to the Duke's other title's because only legitimate male-line descendants can inherit them. The Duke's wife will now be styled Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO GCStJ.
Saturday, 15 March 2014
CVO for Private Secretary to The Earl and Countess of Wessex
Brigadier John Smedley LVO has been appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) for his service as Private Secretary to The Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Wednesday, 1 January 2014
RVM for Duke of Kent’s Chauffeur
Stephen Joseph Towers has been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal for his service as chauffeur within the Duke of Kent’s Household.
Friday, 22 November 2013
Queen Appoints New Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Her Majesty the Queen has appointed HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex KG GCVO ADC Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for 2014.
Prince Edward will be the Queen’s personal representative within the Church of Scotland. As Lord High Commissioner Prince Edward will carry out the opening and closing addresses at the General Assembly.
Prince Edward will be the Queen’s personal representative within the Church of Scotland. As Lord High Commissioner Prince Edward will carry out the opening and closing addresses at the General Assembly.
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