- Royal Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
- Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thisle
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have two children: James, styled Earl of Wessex, and the Lady Louise Windsor.
His Royal Highness, Earl of Wessex and Forfar, was created Duke of Edinburgh by His Majesty The King on the occasion of his 59th birthday.
The Prince Edward was appointed an Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle by The King on his sixtieth birthday.
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Can you explain how it is decided which titles the Princes Charles, Andrew and Edward receive. For example, why Edward and not Andrew becomes Duke of Edinburgh.
They are the Royal Family and they can do what they like! The Queen is at the top of the honours pyramid, and can dispense titles as she wishes. VC
Prince Andrew is already a royal duke as Duke of York. Inheriting his father's title as Duke of Edinburgh in due course will advance Prince Edward in the peerage to the same rank as his elder brother.
A very good thing, I think.
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