Prince Edward , Is Named the New , Duke of Edinburgh.<br />BBC reports that King Charles <br />awarded the title to Prince Edward <br />on his youngest brother's 59th birthday.<br />Buckingham Palace made the <br />announcement on March 10.<br />Buckingham Palace made the <br />announcement on March 10.<br />The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are <br />proud to continue Prince Philip's legacy of <br />promoting opportunities for young people of <br />all backgrounds to reach their full potential, Buckingham Palace, via statement.<br />The Duke of Edinburgh is a title that carries a strong <br />association with their father, Prince Philip, who held <br />the title for over 70 years until his death in 2021. .<br />Philip was awarded the title in 1947 after his marriage <br />to then Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II.<br />Philip was awarded the title in 1947 after his marriage <br />to then Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II.<br />BBC reports that Philip had wanted Edward <br />to take the title after his death, but <br />the decision was ultimately up to King Charles.<br />On March 10, the new Duke, along with his <br />wife, Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh, <br />will make an appearance at the Scottish capital. .<br />On March 10, the new Duke, along with his <br />wife, Sophie, the new Duchess of Edinburgh, <br />will make an appearance at the Scottish capital. .<br />The Duke and Duchess will be attending an event <br />to mark the first year of the war in Ukraine.<br />Opponents to King Charles' decision to award <br />the title to his little brother include Graham Smith <br />of the anti-monarchy campaign group, Republic. .<br />Opponents to King Charles' decision to award <br />the title to his little brother include Graham Smith <br />of the anti-monarchy campaign group, Republic. .<br />If we're going to have such <br />daft titles they should be decided <br />by Parliament or government - and it <br />should not be possible for the head <br />of state to award his own family, Graham Smith, member of anti-monarchy group Republic, via BBC.<br />If we're going to have such <br />daft titles they should be decided <br />by Parliament or government - and it <br />should not be possible for the head <br />of state to award his own family, Graham Smith, member of anti-monarchy group Republic, via BBC
