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Prince Philip’s titles and honours: Who will inherit them after his death?
PRINCE Philip has passed away aged 99.
The Queen's husband leaves behind an incredible legacy.
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What titles and honours did Prince Philip have?
As well as the title of Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip was bestowed with the titles Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich when he married the Queen.
His list of titles and honours had been added to throughout the years.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s full title was: “His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, Baron Greenwich, Royal Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Extra Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, Member of the Order of Merit, Grand Master and First and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Knight of the Order of Australia, Additional Member of the Order of New Zealand, Extra Companion of the Queen’s Service Order, Royal Chief of the Order of Logohu, Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada, Extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Lord of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, Privy Councillor of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Personal Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty, Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom.”
You can see a full list of his title and honours, and what they mean, below.
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Who will inherit his titles?
As Philip is not in the royal line of succession, the order will not change following his death.
Prince Charles is still first in line to the throne, followed by Prince William and then his three children.
As the Duke of Edinburgh title is a lifelong peerage, it will now pass on.
Philip’s youngest son, Prince Edward is expected to inherit the title.
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