Prince Edward was designated the new Duke of Edinburgh on Friday by British King Charles, inheriting the position from their father Prince Philip, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Since Charles became monarch in September following the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth, Edward, who turns 59 on Friday, is the most recent member of the royal family to receive a new title.
The children of Charles’s second son Harry, who is no longer a working royal, were formally named as prince and princess earlier this week. William, Charles’s oldest son and the heir to the throne, was named Prince of Wales.
Edward now holds the position he previously held in his father’s organizations, including The Duke of Edinburgh Award charity, which inspires young people to take on tasks.
“The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are proud to continue Prince Philip’s legacy of promoting opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential,” Buckingham Palace said, referring to Edward’s wife Sophie.
Philip had held the title of the Duke of Edinburgh since his marriage to the then Princess Elizabeth in 1947 until his death in 2021.
