Why Have There Been So Few Dukes of Edinburgh and Why Can Prince Edward Not Pass the Title On?

From History Calling

Learn why the Duke of Edinburgh title keeps going extinct and will do so again, as well as the stories of all the Dukes of Edinburgh who have existed in the British peerage so far, as I take you through the complete history of this famous royal title. If you’ve ever wondered how many Dukes of Edinburgh there have been, the answer is eight. They are Prince Frederick of Wales, son of George II, who became the first Duke of Edinburgh in 1726; his own son who later became George III; George III’s brother, Prince William Henry, who was made Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh; his son Prince William Frederick, who inherited the same double title; Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s son, Prince Alfred; Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, husband of Elizabeth II and finally two of their sons, the future Charles III and Prince Edward, formerly the Earl of Wessex. In this video from History Calling I’ll look at each of their stories, explain how two Kings ended up with this subsidiary title and explain why Prince Edward can’t pass the Duke of Edinburgh title on to his son, James, Earl of Wessex, thereby guaranteeing that it will go extinct again upon his death. You’ll learn why the Duke of Edinburgh title has been recreated so many times, why titles merge with the Crown and how likely it is that this famous royal title will be resurrected again. If you’re searching for Duke of Edinburgh history, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, or a clear explanation of British royal titles, royal dukedoms, and succession, this video provides the full, accurate story behind one of Britain’s most distinctive royal titles.