Earl and Countess of Wessex and Family Current Events 10: November 2018 - March 2023

[evolvingdoors]

Originally Posted by Duc_et_Pair

What is wrong with the title Earl of Dumbarton (1675) in comparison with the title Earl of Forfar (1661)? Both have roughly the same anciennity. The first creations of both earldoms went to a nobleman of the clan Douglas. I fail to see why the one is a "dumbo name" and the other not.

In 1987 Princess Anne was bestowed the title Princess Royal. The first one was Mary of Nassau née Stuart, The Princess of Orange, The Princess Royal (1642). Before Anne only six princesses were bestowed that title. None of them got it on the wedding day.

Because to me personally one sounds silly and the other only slightly so.
And when the title was first created is of little meaning to me when it gets recreated.

I was referring to titles such as: duke & earl, and so on; the Princess Royal title while lovely is a unique creation specific to elder daughters of the monarch only, and is not a title that will be passed on to Anne’s daughter. Given it’s uniqueness overall, and the fact that at times a future princess royal may be born while her predecessor is still be alive, I do not consider it as part of the title granting I noted in my previous post.
So Princess Royal title aside, has there ever been - mainly in modern time- a second title (duke, earl and such) granted post marriage to a monarch child? (One that was not received because the forebear died, like with George V becoming PoW.

[Lilyflo]

Originally Posted by evolvingdoors

has there ever been - mainly in modern time- a second title (duke, earl and such) granted post marriage to a monarch child? (One that was not received because the forebear died, like with George V becoming PoW.

Interesting question so I looked it up but couldn't find any (perhaps someone else can). Here's the list of titles:

Queen Victoria's younger sons (given titles pre-marriage)
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Ulster, and Earl of Kent
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Earl of Sussex
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Earl of Clarence and Baron Arklow

King Edward VII had no younger sons during his reign

King George V's younger sons (given titles pre-marriage)
Prince Albert, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Ulster, and Baron Culloden
Prince George, Duke of Kent, Earl of St Andrews, and Baron Downpatrick

King George VI had no sons

Queen Elizabeth II's younger sons (given titles on marriage)
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

So Prince Edward has been given fewer titles than any recent younger sons of monarchs. Perhaps that's why the Queen wanted to give him another one at age 55.

[Duke of Leaside]

Originally Posted by Lilyflo

Interesting question so I looked it up but couldn't find any (perhaps someone else can). Here's the list of titles:

Queen Victoria's younger sons (given titles pre-marriage)
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Ulster, and Earl of Kent
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, Earl of Sussex
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Earl of Clarence and Baron Arklow

King Edward VII had no younger sons during his reign

King George V's younger sons (given titles pre-marriage)
Prince Albert, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness and Baron Killarney
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, Earl of Ulster, and Baron Culloden
Prince George, Duke of Kent, Earl of St Andrews, and Baron Downpatrick

King George VI had no sons

Queen Elizabeth II's younger sons (given titles on marriage)
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

So Prince Edward has been given fewer titles than any recent younger sons of monarchs. Perhaps that's why the Queen wanted to give him another one at age 55.

Don't forget Prince Edward was also given Viscount Severn at the same time as Earl of Wessex on his wedding day in 1999.


I found one instance of what I believe you were talking about above:

The Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) was made Earl of Dublin September 10, 1849.

[Lilyflo]

Thanks
Yes I should have added Viscount Severn as a subsidiary title - I just wrote that one from memory & forgot he had it!

Re: the Prince of Wales - I wasn't looking at the eldest sons & the poster "evolvingdoors" posed a question related to additional titles given post-marriage. It's an interesting find though.

[Curryong]

As far as Harrys subsidiary title is regarded it's in the way the word is pronounced. I have never heard of the town of Dumbarton being spoken of as Dumb Barton. In my experience it's always been pronounced DumBarton, with the emphasis on the barton. Therefore there's nothing 'dumb' about it as far as I can see.

[Lilyflo]

Originally Posted by Curryong

As far as Harrys subsidiary title is regarded it's in the way the word is pronounced. I have never heard of the town of Dumbarton being spoken of as Dumb Barton. In my experience it's always been pronounced DumBarton, with the emphasis on the barton. Therefore there's nothing 'dumb' about it as far as I can see.

Yes it's dumBARTon & there's also Dumfries pronounced dumFREECE. I'm just laughing now at the notion some people might think it sounds like Dumb Fries.

[iceflower]

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The Palace shared a copy of the speech the Countess of Wessex has held at the Commission on the Status of Women at the UN in New York City yesterday:


** royal.uk: The Countess of Wessex gives a speech at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), UN, New York **


Two more photos:


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And a copy of her speech at the Commonwealth Day Reception at the Joint Office of the Commonwealth:


** royal.uk: The Countess of Wessex’s speech at the Commonwealth Day Reception at the Joint Office of the Commonwealth **

[CyrilVladisla]

Will Edward be 1st Earl of Forfar or 3rd Earl of Forfar?

[JR76]

Originally Posted by CyrilVladisla

Will Edward be 1st Earl of Forfar or 3rd Earl of Forfar?

He is the First Earl of the second creation of the title.
The numbering starts when a title is created or recreated and isn't inherited from an eventual earlier creation.

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 12th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, this morning attended a Meeting at Gulliver House, Madeira Walk, Windsor, Berkshire.

The Countess of Wessex this morning attended a Breakfast Meeting on women, peace and security at the Residence of the United Kingdom Permanent Representative to the United Nations (Her Excellency Dame Karen Pierce) in New York City, United States of America.

Her Royal Highness later attended a Conference on peace, security and human rights at the United Nations Headquarters, 405 East 42nd Street, New York City.

The Countess of Wessex afterwards attended a Roundtable Discussion on the "Future of Women's Leadership" at the United Nations Headquarters.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch with the Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Co-Chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women, Peace and Security) at the United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations, One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 885 Second Avenue, New York City.

The Countess of Wessex later attended a Meeting with the Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation at the United Nations Headquarters.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception to mark Commonwealth Day, 800 2nd Avenue, New York City.

The Countess of Wessex later departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City, for the United Kingdom.

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Court Circular 13th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, this morning held a Meeting.

The Countess of Wessex this morning arrived at Heathrow Airport, London from the United States of America.
Mr Alexander Stonor and Mrs Angus Galletley were in attendance.

Court Circular 14th March:
The Earl of Wessex this afternoon visited Bradford Synagogue, 7A Bowland Street, Bradford, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Mr. Edmund Anderson).

His Royal Highness, Patron, later attended a Dinner at the Headquarters of Northern Ballet, Quarry Hill, Leeds.

The Earl of Wessex, Patron, Northern Ballet, this evening attended a performance of "Victoria" at Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds.

[iceflower]

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Today, March 14, the Earl of Wessex visited the Bradford Synagogue in Yorkshire:


** thetelegraphandargus: Prince Edward says synagogue's multi-faith work is "fantastic" **


As Patron of the Northern Ballet Theatre he attended a performance at Leeds Grand Theatre, followed by a dinner at Northern Ballet Headquarters.

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Curryong

As far as Harrys subsidiary title is regarded it's in the way the word is pronounced. I have never heard of the town of Dumbarton being spoken of as Dumb Barton. In my experience it's always been pronounced DumBarton, with the emphasis on the barton. Therefore there's nothing 'dumb' about it as far as I can see.

Very true. An interesting fact is that the town of DuMbarton is in the county of DuNbarton.

[iceflower]

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The Earl of Wessex visited Pland Stainless Ltd in Leeds today, March 15:


** Pic ** buildersmerchantsjournal: Pland Stainless Centenary attracts Royal Guest **


And as President of Sport and Recreation Alliance he attended The Community Sport and Recreation Alliance Awards at Edgbaston Stadium in Edgbaston, Birmingham:


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[eya]

Prince Edward riding his horse in the grounds of Windsor Castle today 16 March

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[AdmirerUS]

I admit to being poorly informed about horses. That's a Fell Pony, right? And do we know that he actually owns any horses?

I give him big props for this recreation at this stage of his life.

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 18th March:
The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended Workshops at Award House, 7 - 11 St. Matthew Street, London SW1.

His Royal Highness, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this afternoon held a Meeting at Award House.

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this evening attended a Dinner at the House of Lords, London SW1.

[O-H Anglophile]

Originally Posted by AdmirerUS

I admit to being poorly informed about horses. That's a Fell Pony, right? And do we know that he actually owns any horses?

I give him big props for this recreation at this stage of his life.

Esward is only 55 years old and has probably been riding his whole life. His mother is almost 93 and still rides.

[iceflower]

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The Earl of Wessex visited the Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, London, today, March 20:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 19th March:
St. James's Palace

The Earl of Wessex, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, this morning attended Meetings at Award House, 7 - 11 St. Matthew Street, London SW1.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, British Wheelchair Basketball, this morning held a Meeting at St. James's Palace.

Her Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch at the Caledonian Club, 9 Halkin Street, London SW1.

Court Circular 20th March:
St. James's Palace

The Earl of Wessex this morning visited Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, and was received by Colonel Ian McRobbie (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

The Countess of Wessex, President, the Royal Smithfield Club, this afternoon attended a Forum at Convocation Hall, Church House Westminster, Deans Yard, London SW1.

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Wellbeing of Women Reception at Working Title Films, 26 Aybrook Street, London W1.

The Countess of Wessex, Patron, Wallace Collection, later held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

[iceflower]

Originally Posted by Princess Larisa

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Wellbeing of Women Reception at Working Title Films, 26 Aybrook Street, London W1.

Hellomagazine has an article about the reception on Wednesday:


** hellomagazine: The Countess of Wessex WOWS in Oscar de la Renta at a charity dinner **


Today, March 22, Sophie attended a reception at Guildford Cathedral:


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