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Who will become Duke of Edinburgh after Philip?
Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales is expected to pass down his role as the Duke of Edinburgh to his younger brother, the Earl of Wessex, according to the Queen’s former aide. Prince Charles inherited his late father’s role earlier this year after Prince Philip’s death in April.
Who becomes King when Philip dies?
It’s a question that has returned to prominence after the passing of Britain’s Prince Philip, who died April 9, just two months before his 100th birthday. Like anything royal, it’s complicated. The title is set to pass eventually to Prince Edward, the youngest child of Philip and Queen Elizabeth II.
Will the queen abdicate if Prince Philip dies?
Since Prince Philip was not in the royal line of succession, it will not be affected by his death. Queen Elizabeth II will remain on the throne until her death, at which time Prince Charles, her eldest son, will ascend to the throne.
How did the royal family pay tribute to Prince Philip after his death?
Flowers and messages of condolence were left by the public at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, with members of the royal family publicly paying tribute to the Duke in the days after his death. Windsor Castle photographed in 2019; it was here that the Duke died, and that his funeral and burial took place.
What happened to the Duke of Edinburgh in 2021?
On 16 February 2021, the Duke was admitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell. On 1 March, the Duke was transferred to St Bartholomew’s Hospital and on 3 March, he underwent a successful procedure for his existing heart condition.
How old was Prince Philip when he died?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, and the longest-serving royal consort in British history, died in Windsor Castle at the age of 99 on the morning of 9 April 2021, two months before his 100th birthday.
When and where was the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral?
Funeral The Duke’s funeral took place on 17 April 2021 in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.