King Charles and Queen Camilla send message to Prince Edward as royal secures…

King Charles and Queen Camilla sent a public birthday message to Prince Edward on Monday as he celebrated his 61st birthday.

The royal couple shared their wishes on the official Royal Family social media accounts, writing: “Happy Birthday to The Duke of Edinburgh.

The message was accompanied by a photo from Edward’s recent visit to Railworld Wildlife Haven in Peterborough.

The birthday celebrations coincide with Edward becoming patron of the Royal Tennis Court at Hampton Court Palace
His connection to the sport dates back to his university days when he played Real Tennis for his Gold Award.

Prince Edward did not join the King for the annual Commonwealth Day service on Monday.

King Charles led the nation in celebrating the Family of Nations at Westminster Abbey
The monarch was accompanied by Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

A 2,000-strong congregation attended the important event.
Prince Edward was granted the title of Duke of Edinburgh by King Charles in March 2023.
This touching gesture honoured their late father, Prince Philip.

Buckingham Palace had previously announced Edward would eventually succeed his father as Duke of Edinburgh, but only after the death of both Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II.

The title is not hereditary and will not pass to Edward’s son, James, Earl of Wessex.

Upon Edward’s death, the title will revert to the Crown, as it did following Prince Philip’s passing.

This follows royal tradition for certain titles that return to the monarch’s gift.