Prince Charles III recently conferred the title of Duke of Edinburgh upon his younger brother, Prince Edward.
However, due to inheritance rules, his previous Wessex title has now been passed on to his son, James Viscount Severn, bypassing his daughter, Lady Louise.
A recent poll conducted by Express.co.uk revealed that over 80% of readers support the idea of Lady Louise receiving a new title.
The announcement from Buckingham Palace came on Edward’s 59th birthday, where it was disclosed that he had officially become the Duke of Edinburgh.
Additionally, his wife, Sophie, also underwent a title change from Countess of Wessex to the Duchess of Edinburgh.
The palace released a statement saying that His Majesty the King has bestowed the Dukedom of Edinburgh upon Prince Edward on his 59th birthday, and this title will remain with him for his lifetime.
The title of Duke of Edinburgh was previously held by Prince Philip, who received it in 1947 upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth.
Following her ascension to the throne in 1952, she held the title of Duchess of Edinburgh.
The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are committed to carrying on Prince Philip’s legacy by advocating for opportunities for young individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
The succession laws outlined in the Succession to the Crown Act 2013 do not apply to the Wessex children as they were born after its enactment.
Consequently, their 15-year-old son, James, takes precedence over their 19-year-old daughter, Louise.
In a recent poll conducted by Express.co.uk, readers were asked whether Lady Louise should be granted new titles.
The results indicated that a significant majority, 86%, supported the idea, while 11% disagreed, and 3% remained undecided.
Many supporters of the royal family argue that Lady Louise is deserving of a new royal title.
Conversely, some believe that Edward and Sophie should refrain from assigning titles to their children at birth.
Nevertheless, as grandchildren of the late Queen Elizabeth II, they are entitled to Prince and Princess titles.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggested that Lady Louise’s decision not to adopt the title of Princess implies that she currently has no immediate plans to engage in royal duties.
The debate surrounding Lady Louise’s title continues to spark discussion among royal enthusiasts.
As opinions diverge on the matter, the royal family remains at the center of public interest.
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