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Who is Prince Edward?

Everything you need to know about the Queen's youngest child. - by Delicia Smith
  • 17 Jan 2020

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, tends to keep a low profile in the royal family, so here's everything you need to know about the low-key royal. 

WATCH: Prince Edward refuses to shake hands on walkabouts

He's the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II

Prince Edward was born on March 10, 1964. At the time of his birth, he was third in line to the throne, behind his two older brothers, Prince Charles and Prince Andrew, but before his older sister Princess Anne.

He's currently 11th in the line of succession, following the birth of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Archie. 

Edward holds the titles of Earl of Wessex, as well as Earl of Forfar and Prince

In 1999 on his wedding day, Edward was given the title of Earl of Wessex. In March of 2018, he was also given the title of Earl of Forfar to use in Scotland, as a birthday gift from his mother.

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Prince Edward, with his parents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, shortly after his birth in 1964

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Edward married Sophie Rhys-Jones on June 19, 1999

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He married Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999

Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones, a PR girl at the time, were married in St George's Chapel, Windsor, on June 19, 1999. The couple, who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary last year, have two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.

Edward is also the only one of his siblings not to have divorced.  

He is a full-time working royal

Edward had a stint in the marines and also tried his hand at TV production, however he's now a full-time working royal. He's taken over many of the duties of his father, Prince Philip. 

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Edward is a full-time working royal

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Edward, Sophie, James and Louise spent Christmas with the royal family

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He's the Queen's favourite

Rumour has it that Edward and Sophie have a very special relationship with the Queen and Prince Philip. 

"[Countess Sophie] is trusted and relied on by the Queen in a way I couldn't say applied to the Duchess of Cambridge or the Duchess of Cornwall," a royal aide told the Daily Mail.

"She is like another daughter to Her Majesty, they are that close."

Similarly, a royal insider told Express: "Edward has moulded into a quiet and efficient figure who does not seek attention or acquire headlines. He and Sophie are liked for being dutiful and uncomplaining."

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