He is the younger child and only son of prince edward, duke of edinburgh, and sophie, duchess of edinburgh. He became earl of wessex in 2023 and is heir apparent to his father's hereditary titles. Like his sister, lady louise windsor, james, earl of wessex has grown up largely out of the spotlight, although he joins his parents, the duke and duchess of edinburgh (formerly the earl and countess of wessex) for high profile engagements including the coronation and trooping the colour
James became the earl of wessex at the age of 15 Learn about james, earl of wessex, the second child and son of prince edward and sophie, duchess of edinburgh Yet, despite being heir to his father, james will not become duke of edinburgh:
