James, Earl of Wessex
James, Earl of Wessex | |
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 James in 2023 | |
| Born | 17 December 2007 |
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| Relatives | Lady Louise Windsor (sister) |
| Family | Windsor |
James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex [1][2] (born 17 December 2007) is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
He was born at Frimley Park Hospital in Frimley, Surrey. He is the youngest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and a nephew of King Charles III.
From his birth in 2007 until 2023, he was called Viscount Severn
Titles
[change | change source]From his birth in 2007 until 2023, he was called Viscount Severn. In 2023, when his father became the Duke of Edinburgh, James started using his father’s lesser title, which is Earl of Wessex. When addressing him directly, he uses Lord Wessex.
James is legally a prince, as he is the grandson on a male line of a monarch. His parents decided he will be styled as the son of an earl, not a prince. When he turns 18, he will have the choice to use his princely title, which is likely.[3]
Timeline:
-17 December 2007, James, Viscount Severn
-10 March 2023, James, Earl of Wessex
Honors
-6 February 2012: Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
-6 February 2023: Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
-6 May 2023: Recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "The Countess of Wessex – Marriage and family". The official website of the British Monarchy. 2008–2009. Archived from the original on 3 December 2010. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
- ↑ "Special Report , 1999 , 06/99 , royal wedding , Wessex titles for Edward and Sophie". BBC News. 19 June 1999. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
- ↑ "Queen Elizabeth's Grandchildren Will 'Work for a Living' and Won't Use HRH, Says Mom Sophie Wessex". People.com. Retrieved 2025-11-20.