British Royals

James, Earl of Wessex has an unexpected middle name and it could have been even more unusual

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18th January 2026
Royal babies usually get rather royal names but when the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh welcomed their son, in 2007, their choices surprised many. And the unusual pick of Edward and Sophie could have even more unusual origins. The baby boy born on December 17th 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital was a fourth grandson for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Four days later, his proud parents took…
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The Duke of Edinburgh takes salute at Veterans parade on Remembrance Sunday

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9th November 2025
The King called on his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh, to take on an important duty on Remembrance Sunday. Prince Edward took the salute at the Veterans’ parade that saw around 10,000 former service men and women march past the Cenotaph. There was applause for the veterans as they made their own tribute to those who had lost their lives. Cpl Danielle Dawson/ UK MOD © Crown…
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The Duke of Edinburgh's very busy week celebrating Papua New Guinea's independence

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20th September 2025
While King Charles was hosting the US President and First Lady back in Windsor, his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh had been abroad in Papua New Guinea, attending celebrations as the country celebrated 50 years of independence from Australia. It was a jam-packed visit earlier this week ahead of an additional visit to Japan, in which his wife, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh flew in to…
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Canada's strong connection to the Crown on full display at this year's Trooping the Colour

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14th June 2025
Canada’s connection to Trooping the Colour was on full display as the three royal riders rode horses presented to the Royal Family by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Edinburgh all rode horses gifted by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, two of whom were gifts to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Prince William, who serves as Colonel of…
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