Prince Edward
Member of the House of Windsor
Married to Sophie · Parent of 2 · 2 recorded parents
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Duke of Edinburgh (b. 1964)
Prince Edward occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, partner to Sophie, and parent of Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider House of Windsor, this life forms part of a network spanning 2 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
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Married Sophie
A partnership that connects two branches of the Windsor family.
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2 children recorded in this branch: Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Prince Edward's parents?
Prince Edward's parents were father Prince Philip and mother Queen Elizabeth II.
Who were Prince Edward's children?
Prince Edward had 2 children: Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex.
Who did Prince Edward marry?
Prince Edward was married to Sophie.
What family tree does Prince Edward belong to?
Prince Edward appears in the House of Windsor family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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