King Charles is set to make Prince Edward the Duke of Edinburgh following a "change of heart".
The King was reported to have been considering giving Princess Charlotte the title - with the seven-year-old middle child of Prince William and Kate Middleton due to take up the role when she was old enough.
But the monarch's youngest brother allegedly considered the decision to be a "slap in the face", prompting the King to re-think his plans to make amends with him, according to the Mirror.
A source close to Edward told the Daily Mail: "It was a slap in the face, particularly when Edward has been such a help to Charles over the Andrew farrago.
"Also because the Queen had promised him the title before she died and it was always believed by Edward and Sophie that, in time, the title would then be passed down to their son, Viscount Severn.
"Now it does look like the tide is turning. Clearly the King has had time to reflect on the late Queen's wishes."
The title of the Duke of Edinburgh has historically been important to the maintenance of the union with Scotland, at present facing mounting challenges.
It is also possible Charles will request that title revert to the Crown from Edward instead of passing on to his heirs.
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson declined to comment.
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