urged to show “ respect ” by now losing his dukedom. The Queen’s second son “ regrets his

down the title because of his favourite film. The sons of the monarch traditionally receive dukedoms

given the dukedom of York.... The title will be reabsorbed by the crown when Prince Andrew dies, as he

Prince Philip became the Duke of Edinburgh shortly before his marriage to Princess Elizabeth( now Queen Elizabeth II) in 1947.... The title has since gained huge recognition thanks to Philip's successful Duke of Edinburgh award scheme-a legacy his youngest son Prince Edward, 57, has been charged with continuing.It has been understood Edward will be the next Duke of Edinburgh since Philip asked him shortly before his wedding to Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 56, in 1999 but some insiders have recen

Following Prince Edward’s comments regarding his late father’s title of Duke of Edinburgh, Royal commentator Richard Kay suggested Charles may be getting tired of his brother.... After speaking about Charles’ idea of a slimmed-down monarchy, Mr Kay said the Prince of Wales may be “ fatigued ” with his brother.He told the Daily Mail: “ There is one other issue, of course: sibling rivalry.“ After two high-profile interviews in which Edward talked about the challenge of inheriting his father's duk

Speculation over a royal rift between Prince Charles and his younger brother Prince Edward have been dismissed by royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams.... " It’s his title, it was Edward’s father’s title and it was promised to him and it will go to him.... He resides at Bagshot Park with his wife and two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn....

Lady Louise Windsor, 17, has shown she is comfortable in the public eye as she has accompanied her parents Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 56, and Prince Edward, 57, on outings in recent months.... However royal insiders have cast doubts on the plans in recent days. Charles automatically became Duke of Edinburgh upon Prince Philip's death, and it will be up to him to redistribute the title when he becomes king. DON'T MISSWill Princess Beatrice baby take Prince Andrew's Duke of York title?... [ INS

While there are several members of the Royal Family, only a select few are considered working royals.... Working members of the Royal Family carry out engagements on behalf of the crown, representing the Queen in an official capacity.... Some of the people currently considered working royals include Prince William, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.As the daughter of a future king and the sister of another future king, Princess Charlotte

Prince William wanted his wife Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge to be titled as “ Princess Catherine ” rather than Duchess.... Expert Kenneth Rose noted “ commoners ” are traditionally not allowed to receive the title “ Princess ” as they are not a natural-born connection to the Queen.... Exceptions have been made for Prince William’s late mother, Princess Diana, who took on the title as the wife of the Prince of Wales and Her Majesty's aunt-in-law, Princess Alice, due to her long service to the

The Earl of Wessex, 57, is expected to inherit the title when the current holder of the title, his brother the Prince of Wales, becomes King.... However, a source close to Charles told The Times, the future king is reluctant to hand over the title. The source said: “ The prince is the Duke of Edinburgh as it stands, and it is up to him what happens to the title.“ It will not go to Edward.” Prince Charles became the Duke of Edinburgh in April when his father, Prince Philip, tragically passed awa