Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, held the prestigious title since his marriage to Princess Elizabeth in 1947.
However, with his passing on April 9, 2021, it was expected that the title would be passed down to another member of the royal family.
While it has long been understood that Prince Philip wanted his youngest son, the Earl of Wessex, to inherit the title, the final decision now rests with Prince Charles, the new king.
When Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones tied the knot in 1999, they were granted the titles of the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Buckingham Palace had also announced that Edward would eventually succeed his father as the Duke of Edinburgh, but only after the deaths of both Philip and the Queen.
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Prince of Wales agreed that Prince Edward should be given the Dukedom of Edinburgh in due course when the current title reverts to the crown.
Royal enthusiasts have expressed their support for Prince Edward to become the next Duke of Edinburgh, especially after his recent visit to Newcastle to express gratitude to those who served at the Queen’s funeral last month.
During his visit to the city center, Prince Edward met several individuals who played a role in the funeral held at Westminster Abbey on September 19.
Many fans took to social media to voice their opinions.
Karen Smith tweeted, “Sincerely hope the Earl and Countess are made Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
They worked so hard for our country.”
Jogab wrote, “It’s time to pass along the Dukedom of Edinburgh.
It’s only appropriate.”
Joomz, another Twitter user, commented, “Hard worker just like his dad was, he deserves to be the new Duke of Edinburgh.”
According to various media reports, Prince Philip desired for his youngest son, the Earl of Wessex, to inherit his title.
However, the final decision now rests in the hands of King Charles III.
The public is curious to know what others think about this potential succession.
Do you also support Prince Edward as the new Duke of Edinburgh?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
As we await further developments, it remains uncertain whether Prince Edward will indeed assume the title.
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