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History of Royal Titles: The Dukedom of Edinburgh

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15th April 2021
Dukedoms are the highest titles in the British roll of peerage. These titles are sometimes created and bestowed on sons and grandsons of the British monarch, usually when they get married.Named after the capital city of Scotland, the Dukedom of Edinburgh was first created on 15 July 1726 during the reign of King George I, who bestowed it upon his grandson, Prince Frederick (1707-1751), who…
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Books written by the Duke of Edinburgh

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15th April 2021
Throughout his life, the Duke of Edinburgh authored 13 books and contributed an amount of forwards to others. Sharing his passion for the environment, his books ranged from issues close to him to speeches he wrote himself. To commemorate his life, Royal Central is recapping…
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Remembering Philip: The Prince and polo

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14th April 2021
Throughout his life, The Duke of Edinburgh was known for his passion for sports and his love for polo was well known. He was encouraged to play the sport by his uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten (famously nicknamed Uncle Dickie) who started playing the sport in 1921 while serving in India. Rated at 5 goals, Lord Mountbatten had his own team, The Blue Jackets, and was President of the London Polo…
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Remembering Philip: The TV Duke

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13th April 2021
It seems almost common today: a royal promoting a favourite cause will film a documentary highlighting their work in the field; another royal will feature in a retrospective of their life during a milestone year; and yet another will grant an interview to a mainstream outlet…
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Prince Charles inherits the title Duke of Edinburgh following the death of Prince Philip

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11th April 2021
The Prince of Wales inherited the titles held by his father, Prince Philip, following his death on Friday.Upon Prince Philip’s death, Charles immediately became the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich.The inheritance of these titles automatically passed on to Prince Charles as the eldest son of the Queen and Prince Philip.The Dukedom of Edinburgh is now a…
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The Life and Legacy of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

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10th April 2021
A special podcast from Royal Central.The Duke of Edinburgh’s death, at the age of 99, has led to tributes from people around the world. For over seven decades, he was at the heart of the House of Windsor and helped shape it through the 20th and 21st centuries.Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Kristin Contino and Jess Ilse as they discuss the life and legacy of the Duke of…
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