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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Russell Myers & Jennifer Newton

King Charles finally fulfils Queen's pledge by handing Edward and Sophie top royal titles

King Charles has finally granted Prince Edward and his wife Sophie the titles of Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, upholding a promise made to them by the late Queen.

The announcement from Buckingham Palace comes on Edward's 59th birthday with his new title, previously held by his father the late Prince Philip, set to be with him for his lifetime.

The granting of the Dukedom of Edinburgh to Edward means that Sophie will now by known as the Duchess of Edinburgh - and there is also a change for their son 15-year-old James.

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