In the midst of all the royal family drama that unfolded in 2023, there were some members who quietly continued to serve their duties without much fanfare.
However, according to a commentator, their hard work and dedication should not go unnoticed.
Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex, who have been instrumental in supporting the firm, deserve to be rewarded with upgraded titles, suggests the commentator.
To commemorate his brother’s 59th birthday, King Charles bestowed upon Prince Edward and Sophie the titles of Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
These titles were previously held by their father, Prince Philip, who sadly passed away in April 2021 at the age of 99.
Instead of maintaining the titles as hereditary, King Charles decided to turn them into life peerages, meaning they will not automatically be passed on to Prince Edward’s son, James, the Earl of Wessex.
Richard Eden, a royal commentator from the Daily Mail, criticized this decision and referred to Prince Edward and Sophie as his unsung royal heroes of the year.
He believed that it was a mistake and regarded it as an insult.
According to him, upgrading the title to a hereditary one would be a fitting way to celebrate their importance.
Additionally, it could potentially encourage their son, James, to follow in their footsteps and join the firm in the future.
Charles Ray, former royal editor at The Sun, joined the debate on talk TV when questioned about the proposal.
However, he disagreed with the idea of making the title hereditary.
Ray explained that when Prince Edward and Sophie’s time comes to step down from their roles, the title will revert back to the crown.
The monarch of that time will then have the authority to decide who should receive it.
Ray pointed out that while Richard suggests passing the title down to James, it is uncertain whether James has any interest in working for the royal family.
Furthermore, by the time Prince Edward and Sophie retire, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis will have matured and begun their own royal duties.
Ray emphasized that there may already be enough working royals by then, and it would be up to the monarch to determine who should be given the title.
He mentioned that there were suggestions for the title of Duchess of Edinburgh to be passed down to Princess Charlotte, but he dismissed the notion of it being hereditary.
According to Ray, Sophie and Edward would likely not be concerned about whether the title is hereditary or not.
In conclusion, the debate surrounding the upgrade of titles for Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex continues.
While some argue for hereditary titles to recognize their contributions, others believe that the decision should rest with the monarch of the day.
Regardless of the outcome, it is evident that Prince Edward and Sophie have played a significant role in supporting the royal family and deserve recognition for their dedication.