The Duke of Edinburgh is a dukedom associated with Edinburgh, Scotland. There have been three creations since 1726. The current holder is Prince Philip, the husband of and royal consort to Queen Elizabeth II. A duke is a nobleman, historically of highest rank and usually controlling a duchy. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic)1 Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic Government Constitutional monarchy  -  Queen Queen Elizabeth II  -  Prime... The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, (Philip Mountbatten; born Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, 10 June 1921) is the husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Originally a Prince of Greece and Denmark, Prince Philip abandoned those titles to serve in the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, but... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ...

[edit] History of title

The dukedom was first created in July 26, 1726, in the Peerage of Great Britain. The title was bestowed on the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, Prince Frederick Lewis (or Louis), who would later become Prince of Wales himself. Upon Frederick's death, the title was inherited by his son Prince George. When Prince George became King George III, the dukedom "merged into the crown," and ceased to exist. July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... Events George Friderich Handel becomes a British subject. ... The Peerage of Great Britain comprises all extant peerages created in the Kingdom of Great Britain after the Act of Union 1707 but before the Act of Union 1800. ... George II (George Augustus; 10 November 1683 – 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death. ... The Prince of Wales Feathers. This Heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent is derived from the ostrich feathers borne by Edward, the Black Prince. ... George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738–29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain, and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... Throughout the Commonwealth Realms The Crown is an abstract concept which represents the legal authority for the existence of any government. ...

King George III revived the title on November 19, 1764 for his younger brother, Prince William of Wales, the full form of the title being "Gloucester and Edinburgh". The title passed to the Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh's only son, William Frederick, who died without a male heir, causing the title to become extinct. November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Gloucester (pronounced ) is a city and district in the English county of Gloucestershire, close to the Welsh border. ...

[edit] Future Dukes

Although it was announced at the time of the wedding of Prince Edward that he would eventually receive this title, he will not, in all probability, inherit the title from his father. Like any normal dukedom, the present Dukedom of Edinburgh passes to the heirs-male of the first duke. The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, KG, KCVO, SOM (Edward Antony Richard Louis Mountbatten-Windsor; born 10 March 1964) is a member of the British Royal Family, the youngest child and third son of Queen Elizabeth II. He has held the title of Earl of Wessex since 1999. ...

That means that when the present duke dies, the dukedom will be inherited by his eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales (or his heir, if he is deceased). If Charles is not yet king when this occurs, he will add "Duke of Edinburgh" to his full titles until he ascends the throne, at which point the title will again merge with the crown; if the Prince of Wales is already king when he inherits the title, it will merge immediately. Only once the dukedom has merged with the crown would the title be available for regrant to the Earl of Wessex, in which case he would be the 1st Duke of Edinburgh of its fourth creation. The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948), is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. ... This is a list of awards, decorations, honours, orders and titles belonging to Charles, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of, and heir to, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. ... The Earl of Wessex is an Earl in the English and later British nobility. ...

[edit] Dukes of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1764)

subsidiary title: Earl of Connaught (in the Peerage of Ireland) The title Duke of Gloucester (pronounced gloss-tor) is a British royal title (after Gloucester), often conferred on one of the sons of the reigning monarch. ... The Peerage of Ireland the term used for those peers created by British monarchs in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. ...

• HRH Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1743-1805)
• HRH Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776-1834)

HRH Prince William Henry, Earl of Connaught, 1st Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (November 14, 1743 - August 25, 1805) was a British prince and military officer, younger brother of King George III. He was born to Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha at Leicester House in... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... His Royal Highness Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (January 15, 1776 - November 30, 1834) was a member of the British Royal Family, a great grandson of King George II. Early Life Prince William was born on 15 January 1776 in Rome, Italy. ... Year 1776 (MDCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1834 (MDCCCXXXIV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...

[edit] Dukes of Edinburgh, second Creation (1866)

subsidiary titles: Earl of Kent; Earl of Ulster The peerage title Earl of Kent has been created many times in the Peerage of England and once in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ... The title of Earl of Ulster has been created several times in the Peerages of Ireland and the United Kingdom. ...

• HRH Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900)

Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Duke of Edinburgh (6 August 1844- 30 July 1900), was the second son and fourth child of Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. ... Jan. ... Year 1900 (MCM) was an exceptional common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar, but a leap year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. ...

[edit] Dukes of Edinburgh, third Creation (1947)

subsidiary titles: Earl of Merioneth, Baron Greenwich ... HRH The Duke of Edinburgh His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Philip Mountbatten), styled HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (born June 10, 1921), is the consort of Greek citizen, holding the titles of Greece and Denmark, he renounced these titles and his citizenship to marry Elizabeth. ...

• HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (b. 1921)

The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, (Philip Mountbatten; born Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, 10 June 1921) is the husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Originally a Prince of Greece and Denmark, Prince Philip abandoned those titles to serve in the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, but... Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for full calendar). ...

[edit] See also

• Edinburgh
• Duke of Albany
• Duke of Cambridge
• Duke of Clarence
• Duke of Connaught
• Duke of Cumberland
• Duke of Gloucester
• Duke of Kent
• Duke of York
• Prince of Wales
• The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
• The Black Adder, for a fictional Duke of Edinburgh