Charles is refusing to give Edward the Duke of Edinburgh title passed down after Prince Philip's death despite his younger brother being tipped to inherit it more than 20 years ago, it has been claimed. But upon Prince Philip's death in April this year at age 99 the title immediately reverted to Philip's eldest son, Charles, in line with royal tradition set out in the Letters Patent issued when George VI gave Philip the title in 1947. Charles (left) is refusing to give Edward (right) the Duke of Edinburgh title passed down after Prince Philip's death despite his younger brother being tipped to inherit it more than 20 years ago, it has been claimedA source told the publication: 'The prince is the Duke of Edinburgh as it stands, and it is up to him what happens to the title. The Duke of Edinburgh title will merge with the crown upon Charles' eventual accession to the throne meaning that it can be regranted anew to Edward. Philip was the sixth person - including two Dukes of Gloucester and Edinburgh - to bear the title the Duke of Edinburgh.

Source: Daily Mail July 11, 2021 00:56 UTC