As Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, celebrates his 60th birthday on March 10, 2024, his profile within the British monarchy has surged, particularly in the wake of King Charles III's health crisis and other family controversies.
Edward and his much-admired wife, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, stand in stark contrast to the family’s black sheep.These include Edward’s brother Prince Andrew, sullied by the Epstein scandal, and toxic Prince Harry and Meghan Markle who must be kept at arm's length lest the family’s private affairs be sold to the highest bidder for financial enrichment and maximum damage infliction.
Edward is the youngest child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He is also the youngest sibling of Charles. Like his father and brothers, Edward attended the Gordonstoun School in Scotland.
He later pursued a career in film production. Edward and then-commoner, Sophie Rhys-Jones, met in 1993 at a charity event. After six years of dating, Edward and Sophie married in a low-key ceremony at Windsor Castle in 1999.Their marriage has been characterized by stability and dedication to their royal duties.The couple has since built a strong family life together, with two children, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
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