Prince Edward inherited his father's Duke of Edinburgh title, but it went to King Charles first. Here's why.
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King Charles III gives Duke of Edinburgh title to his brother Prince Edward on his birthday - CBS News
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Prince Philip's Duke of Edinburgh title to be passed down to another Royal - but not yet - Mirror Online
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Prince Philip's Duke of Edinburgh title to be passed down to another Royal - but not yet - Mirror Online
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Step forward, Prince Edward: the future Duke of Edinburgh's newfound role at the heart of the royals
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Prince Edward Celebrates His New Title and Patronage With a Two-Day Visit to the East Midlands | Vanity Fair
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Prince Charles new title: Why is Charles now Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Edward not? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
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Who will be Duke of Edinburgh next? Why did Prince Philip hold the title, what does it mean - and who will succeed him
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