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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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom]] | [[Category:United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Royalty]] | [[Category:Royalty]] | ||
Revision as of 18:30, May 2, 2015
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 Philip Mountbatten, just before his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, heir apparent to the throne.
Upon the current holder's death, the title will pass to his eldest surviving son, likely 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.