The Duchess of Edinburgh! 😍

Agree. The title should go to Edward and Sophie. That was Prince Philips wish.

I think the Wessex’s would be good I’ve heard it is something to go with their heirs would therefore be the future holders, but their daughter was Philip’s favourite, he went carriage riding with her and left her his gloves which I thought was very touching. So the title would be in good hands. And Philip did make it his own with the awards making it mean more than just a fancy title. Therefore his wishes should be honoured.

Why should I care about titles for those already entitled to the good things of life while the rest of us slog along under this useless government of Tories for Tories?

So...an in named source at the palace leaked this to the Daily Mail. I will wait until an official announcement. Charlotte would not get the title until she is an adult I am sure. I would prefer that Edward became the Duke of Edinburgh. He and Sophie were very close to the Queen. Oh and re an uncalled for comment about Edward leaving the marines. I think he was very brave in leaving them. He made is own choice and refused to do something that he quickly realized was not right for him. Well done home I said at the time.

I wonder if it is all just rumour about Charlotte being made Duchess of Edinburgh - as already said, would that make her future husband, probably a non royal, Duke of Edinburgh? Weird. I have a feeling Charles may confer the title on Edward to mark his own coronation. Titles often seem to be given out to mark occasions like weddings. I’m in Edinburgh and do take an interest in royal flummery - maybe because my mother did. But I agree it is all bonkers when you think about it.

For some reason this thread is making me think of The Duchess in Alice in Wonderland and Tenniel’s wonderful illustrations.

She is not even 8 years old what a crazy idea ban the silly titles and just have a king if you have too.

If it is true that Edward and Sophie were in line for receiving this title, I think it is wrong of Charles to give it to Charlotte. Obviously we can expect changes with a new King but this seems quite a slight to Edward whilst Charlotte won't care what title she gets at her age.

Right, so that's sorted. Next RF quandary please, when you're ready.

There's a common misconception here in the UK CanadianGran that the RF in general, and the late DoE in particular, are keystones in the organisation of the DoE Awards.

The Awards are a splendid idea and a splendid organisation, based on a suggestion made to the late DoE seventy years ago. He roused all his chums and got the whole thing going. The DoE's son Edward is still somehow involved, giving support to young people running up mountains or something.

It won't fall apart if there is no Royal involved. If there are no volunteers involved, now that would be a different matter.

www.dofe.org/

Ah, I see...(not sure how to do the quotes from other users)

To my mind, it is meaningless then. Why even do it?

So that she can continue with the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme after Edward has retired.

I had not heard of this award. But you don't need an active Duke or Duchess to give out an award... What about the Victoria Cross?

The idea of a seven-year-old duchess is just so funny - but I suppose it wouldn’t be yet.

Aveline

I'm in Edinburgh. Just. Not. Bothered.

I’m not in Edinburgh.But just not bovvered either😁
It isn’t official just a rumour, but they can all call themselves anything they like, doesn’t affect me.

Doesn't mean that she needs to be Duchess of Edinburgh to take part though.

volver

Callistemon21

To my mind, it is meaningless then. Why even do it?

So that she can continue with the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme after Edward has retired.

Perhaps the most bonkers thing about all of this is imagining that any of the RF are actually needed by the DoE scheme.

I think she's going to be very enthusiastic about it - a trailblazer Duchess!

Callistemon21

^To my mind, it is meaningless then. Why even do it?^

So that she can continue with the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme after Edward has retired.

Perhaps the most bonkers thing about all of this is imagining that any of the RF are actually needed by the DoE scheme.

To my mind, it is meaningless then. Why even do it?

So that she can continue with the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme after Edward has retired.

Celebrity, Fanny? I’ll have you know it’s a Royal soap opera who rank above Celebrities. 😂😂

FannyCornforth

There’s nothing like a good old royal thread to bring us all together! 🤗

Lovely, isn't it! 👸

No, seriously, celebrity soap opera.

CanadianGran lord knows!

Being a bit removed from it all, I don't really understand some titles and whatever goes along with them.

But I did read up that no land goes along with the title, nor any source of income. I have also read that a Duke or Duchess is ranked below a Prince or Princess, and people are addressed by their highest title.

So even if Princess Charlotte is given the title, there's nothing to go along with it, and she will still be known as a Princess.
To my mind, it is meaningless then. Why even do it?

merlotgran

James is Prince Edward’s son

Thank you
I admit that I’m not following my own thread, let alone the finer points of the constitution

Oh, yes, of course. Thanks merlotgran.

I’ve just checked and the change was made in 2011.