is made Duke of Edinburgh by on his 59th birthdayPrince Edward King Charles 

King Charles has appointed Prince Edward as the new Duke of Edinburgh, ending years of speculation

It comes two years since the death of Prince Philip, who held the title for almost six decades.

Edward and Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, will now be Duke and Duchess.

The late Queen and Prince Philip had promised Prince Edward would get the title after his father’s death when he married in 1999.

Edward and Sophie's 15-year-old son James has been upgraded from a Viscount to the new Earl of Wessex. But there is no change in titles for daughter Lady Louise, 19.

Prince Edward, who had been the Earl of Wessex, has already taken a number of his father’s patronages.

The King is "pleased" to confer the title upon Prince Edward on his birthday, a spokesperson said.

is made Duke of Edinburgh by on his 59th birthdayPrince Edward King Charles