Hey there, royal fans! Let me tell you something exciting! Prince Edward, the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, just got a brand-new royal title for his 55th birthday on March 10. That’s right! Alongside his wife, Sophie, who are usually known as the Earl and Countess of Wessex, they'll now carry the titles of Earl and Countess of Forfar when in Scotland. This special announcement came from none other than Queen Elizabeth herself, who shared a sweet throwback photo of her and her son on the royal family’s official Instagram account. Talk about a birthday present with a royal touch!
What Does This New Title Mean?
Let’s break this down. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, has always been an essential figure in supporting his mom, the Queen, in her official duties. He keeps a pretty packed schedule helping out with various charities and patronages. Whether it's the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards or the Commonwealth Games, Edward is right there, lending a helping hand. Now, Queen Elizabeth decided to give her son an additional title—Earl of Forfar. This means that whenever Prince Edward and Sophie are in Scotland, they’ll use this new title. Quite the upgrade, wouldn’t you say?
A Surprising Twist: Queen Elizabeth Forgets a Birthday?
Now, here’s a fun little story about the royal family. Believe it or not, the Queen, who’s usually on point with her royal duties, once forgot to get Prince Edward a birthday present when he was younger. According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, there was a rather awkward breakfast one morning when Edward was eagerly waiting for his mom to wish him a happy birthday. But guess what? There was no card, no present, not even a birthday greeting. When the prince kissed his mom goodbye, still nothing was said. Can you imagine the young royal's disappointment?
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Later on, a senior member of the royal household had to remind her that it was indeed Edward’s birthday. Once she realized her mistake, the Queen quickly made up for it by giving her son a sweet present just hours later. Ingrid noted in her book, Prince Edward: A Biography, that if it had been Edward’s 20th or 30th birthday, his mom definitely wouldn’t have forgotten. Clearly, Edward was a good sport about it because they seem super close today!
