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'''Duke of Edinburgh''' is a British royal title that has been created four times, first in 1726. Its latest creation was by King [[George VI]] in 1947 for [[Prince Philip|Philip Mountbatten]], just before his marriage to [[Queen Elizabeth II|Princess Elizabeth]], heir apparent to the throne.

'''Duke of Edinburgh''' is a British royal title that has been created four times, first in 1726. Its latest creation was by King [[George VI]] in 1947 for [[Prince Philip|Philip Mountbatten]], just before his marriage to [[Queen Elizabeth II|Princess Elizabeth]], heir apparent to the throne.

Upon the current holder's death, the title will pass to his eldest surviving son, likely [[Prince Charles|Charles]], currently [[Prince of Wales]]. Either at that time, if the inheritor is king, or upon its later reversion to the crown, the dukedom of Edinburgh is expected to be newly created and bestowed upon [[Prince Edward]], Earl of Wessex.

Upon Prince Philip's death, on 9 April 2021, the title passed to his eldest surviving son, [[Prince Charles|Charles]], currently [[Prince of Wales]]. Should Charles subsequently become king, in which case the title would revert to the crown, the dukedom of Edinburgh is expected to be newly created and bestowed upon [[Prince Edward]], Earl of Wessex, with his son James, Viscount Severn, in line to inherit it thereafter.<ref>Channon, Max, 9 April 2001. [https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/prince-philip-duke-edinburgh-title-5281105 Prince Philip: Duke of Edinburgh title will be inherited by Earl-but not yet]. ''Derby Telegraph''. Accessed 9 April 2021.</ref>

 

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