In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that King Charles plans to make Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh, despite previous rumors suggesting otherwise.
According to a reliable source, the decision comes after the King reconsidered his initial plan to confer the title on Princess Charlotte, which was seen as a slight to Edward.
It was widely assumed that Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, would be passed up for the title, but the King is now eager to make amends with him.
Family-friendly sources claim that the King had initially discussed giving the title to Princess Charlotte when she was older, but has since changed his mind.
It is now expected that Edward will receive the title, possibly in March of next year when he turns 60.
The possibility of Princess Charlotte receiving the title had caused tensions within the family, particularly with Prince William’s granddaughter being favored over Edward.
However, it seems that the King leaned on Edward’s counsel, especially considering the ongoing US s** abuse lawsuit involving their brother Prince Andrew.
The source close to Edward described the initial decision as a “slap in the face,” given Edward’s support during the Andrew debacle.
Furthermore, Edward and his wife Sophie had always believed that their son, Viscount Severn, would eventually inherit the title, as it had been promised to him by the Queen before her passing.
However, it appears that the King has had time to consider the late Queen’s intentions.
There are reports suggesting that instead of passing the title on to his son once Edward dies, the King may request that it go back to the crown.
The reasoning behind this is to prevent someone removed from the throne from holding such a prominent title, which is crucial to the union.
In other news, as the coronation of King Charles III approaches, a new coronation beverage has been introduced.
The Royal Windsor Pink Gin, created in time for the momentous occasion, is said to be a favorite of the late Queen.
The gin is made with hand-picked raspberries from across the Royal Estate, giving it a delicious flavor and a brilliant pink tint.
It is spiced with pink peppercorns and cashew bark, with hints of orange peel and rose petal for sweetness.
Rebecca Russell, a royal reporter for MyLondon, shared official images of the pink gin on Twitter, stating that it is infused with raspberries cultivated on the Royal Estate in Windsor.
The gin is available for purchase at the Royal Collection stores in Windsor, London, and Edinburgh for £38 per 70cl bottle.
Only the UK, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia are eligible for shipping.
All proceeds from the sales will go to the Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity.
It is worth noting that the late Queen’s preferred cocktail was a gin and Dubonnet, and it is believed that she would have endorsed the new pink gin.
Dubonnet is a wine-based aperitif with a blend of fortified wine, herbs, and spices, boasting a 15% alcohol content.
The late Queen Mother was also a fan of this cocktail, which has a refreshingly fruity taste with a slightly bitter undertone.
As the coronation of King Charles III draws near, these developments regarding the Duke of Edinburgh title and the introduction of the Royal Windsor Pink Gin add to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming event.