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Is Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex 5th in line to the throne of England?
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Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is currently eighth in line to the throne of England. Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, is fifth in line to the throne.
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Why are edward and Andrew not in line to the throne?
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is fourth in line to the British throne. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, is seventh in line to the British throne.
What was William duke Of Normandy's election speech?
This is what William's Rep (if he had one) could of said : William has the best claim to the throne because Edward promised it to him. When Edward was a boy in 1016, King Cnut invaded England and Edward ran away to Normandy for safety. Edward stayed in Normandy until he became King of England in 1042. It was important, at that time, for Edward to protect his throne from attack and rebellion. Edward turned to William for help. He sent Norman soldiers to live in England and protect Edward. William's army is strong and could protect England no matter what the circumstances are. In return, Edward promised the English throne. Harold of Wessex also said that he should become King of England when Edward died.
What does Prince Edward do?
Is a providence in Canada.
What title will Queen Elizabeth's other children hold if Prince Charles dies?
They all have titles now. Princess Anne is the Princess Royal. Prince Andrew is the Duke of York. And Prince Edward is the Duke of Wessex. This likely would not change because Charles would be succeeded by his son William as heir to the British throne.
How did king george v come to power?
In 1865 Queen Victoria was Queen of the UK. Her oldest son, Prince Albert Edward of Wales, was next in line to the throne. That year Prince Edward had his second child, George, was born. His older brother, Prince Albert Victor, was second in line to become King after his father. But, in 1892 Prince Albert Victor became sick and died. This boosted Prince George to second in line after his father. In 1901, Queen Victoria died and Prince Albert Edward took the throne, calling himself Edward VII. This made Prince George the Heir to the throne. In 1910 King Edward died and Prince George took the throne.
Who inherited the throne at ten?
In England it was Edward VI.
Where has Princess Anne been for the Diamond Jubilee?
Princess Anne, now known as the Princess Royal, was seen at events such as the Diamond Jubilee Concert. But she, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, had lower media profiles because they are not direct heirs to the throne. Andrew is fourth in line, Edward is seventh, and Anne is 10th. Much of the media attention during the Diamond Jubilee went to the family of the Queen's eldest son, Prince Charles, who is the direct heir to the throne.
Who is prince Edgar?
Prince Edgar was the only true heir to the English throne when Edward the Confessor died in 1066. He was most likely born in Hungary, and was the great-nephew of Edward. Though the only one related to Edward by blood, the throne was passed over to Harold Godwinson, who was Edward's brother-in-law. Edward had married Harold's sister Edith, and because they had no children, England was in a bit of a dilemma, trying to choose who the next heir should be. Because Edgar was born in Hungary, he had few supporters in England, the complete opposite of Harold, who was well-known as Harold, Earl of Essex.
Who is present prince of England?
Prince William III No , Charles is still Prince of Wales, and heir to the throne.
Why did Prince William's great uncle King Edward the VII abdicated from his throne in December of 1936?
why did king edward the 8th abdicated his throne in december 1936
Who is third line to the throne?
Currently it is Prince Harry until William has a child
What king of England gave his throne up?
Edward VIII
