Why is prince edward not hrh

It was reportedly discussed and decided with the Queen ahead of her arrival. In interviews, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has confirmed that the couple came to the decision in order to allow their children Lady Louise has a younger brother, James, Viscount Severn, who could also have been styled as Prince James a relatively 'normal' life.

As non-senior royals, they are expected to work for a living, rather than as working members of the royal family. It was thought that allowing them to grow up without titles would enable them to better adjust to their futures. They have them and can decide to use them after 18, but I think it is very unlikely.

By Isaac Bickerstaff. However, it was decided by Her Majesty that he would instead inherit the title of Duke of Edinburgh when his father, Prince Philip, passed away.

The monarch was understood to be keen to ensure her husband's dukedom didn't fall dormant in order to continue his good work, like the Duke of Edinburgh Award. According to Royal Central , Prince Edward then requested to be called Earl of Wessex, because one of his favourite films Shakespeare In Love featured a character of the name.

This meant that when his children were born, in and respectively, they became Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. In recent years it has appeared to be almost a certainty that the Earl of Wessex would one day inherit his father's title.

Discussions were once more raised about what would happen to the title when Prince Philip ultimately died, aged 99, in April Speaking to the Daily Telegraph , he explained: "The only way the title can come to me is after both my parents have actually passed away. It has to go back to the Crown first. British Royals The Wessexes. Royal Family Instagram. About author Gabriel Aquino You can contact me via email on gabriel. Latest posts. Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume receives birthday wishes from politicians and family on 40th birthday 12th November The Festival of Remembrance: a special royal tribute 12th November