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Prince Edward

What is prince edward?

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Key facts

Birth date 10 March 1964[2]
Parents Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh[2]
Spouse Sophie Rhys-Jones[1]
Children Two[1]
Title in 2023 Duke of Edinburgh[2]

Prince Edward is the name of more than one British royal; in current common usage, it usually refers to Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

Context

Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip [2]. He was born at Buckingham Palace [2]. In 1999, he married Sophie Rhys-Jones [1]. He is often confused with Prince Edward Island and other royals named Edward [3].

Documented claims

  • He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. [2]
  • He married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. [1]
  • He was given the title Earl of Wessex after his marriage. [1]

Related

  • Prince AlbertPrince Albert is another royal title that readers may want to compare.

Questions and answers

When was Prince Edward born?

He was born on 10 March 1964 [2].

Who is Prince Edward's spouse?

He married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999 [1].

What title did Prince Edward receive in 2023?

He was given the title Duke of Edinburgh in 2023 [2].

Sources

  1. Prince Edward Island — kids.britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. The Duke of Edinburgh — royal.uk (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People