Here’s why James, Earl of Wessex, will never follow his father's footsteps in becoming the Duke of Edinburgh
17th December 2025
On 17 December 2025, James, Earl of
Wessex, marked a milestone: his 18th birthday. The occasion brings
renewed attention to his position within the Royal Family and
clarifies why he will never inherit the Dukedom of Edinburgh. In a
notable act of familial continuity and royal tradition, King
Charles III conferred the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon his younger
brother, Prince Edward, in 2023. The…

