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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.
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