Friday 14 September 2012

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

The Earl of Wessex, Born in 1964, Prince Edward was created The Earl of Wessex and Viscount Severn on his marriage in 1999.

At the same time it was announced that His Royal Highness will be given the title Duke of Edinburgh in due course, when the present title now held by Prince Philip eventually reverts to the Crown.

The Earl of Wessex has a busy programme. As well as duties in support of The Queen, the Earl plays an active role in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the programme for young people set up by his father in the 1950s.

He also works on behalf of a number of charities and organisations, particularly those connected with the arts, sport and young people.

View footage of The Earl of Wessex discussing The Duke of Edinburgh's Award:



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