Prince Charles took on the title, in keeping with royal tradition, when Prince Philip, 99, died earlier this year. But it's long been expected that Edward would eventually become the Duke of Edinburgh when his brother becomes King. A source told the newspaper said: “The prince is the Duke of Edinburgh as it stands, and it is up to him what happens to the title. After Prince Philip's death Charles, who is known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, reportedly considered using the Edinburgh title but was advised against it. Sophie, Countess of Wessex, told the Daily Telegraph: “We sat there slightly stunned.

Source: Daily Mirror July 11, 2021 01:18 UTC