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Edward Antony Richard Louis was born on 10 March 1964 as the third son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. | Edward Antony Richard Louis was born on 10 March 1964 as the third son of Queen [[Elizabeth II]] and [[Prince Philip]]. | ||
Born in Windsor Castle and christened in the Private Chapel of Windsor Castle. In 1999 he was appointed Earl of Wessex. | Born in Windsor Castle and christened in the Private Chapel of Windsor Castle. In 1999 he was appointed Earl of Wessex. | ||
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After leaving Cambridge, Edward joined the Royal Marines as a University Cadet. Already one year later, in 1987, he resigned in order to pursue a career in theatrical production. For ten years he ran his own business, Arden Productions, a television production company, with which he was also involved in documentaries about the Royal Family. | After leaving Cambridge, Edward joined the Royal Marines as a University Cadet. Already one year later, in 1987, he resigned in order to pursue a career in theatrical production. For ten years he ran his own business, Arden Productions, a television production company, with which he was also involved in documentaries about the Royal Family. | ||
Prior to the foundation of his own company, he worked for two theatrical production companies. One having been Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatre Company where he took care of the productions of Phantom of the Opera, Starlight Express and Cats. | Prior to the foundation of his own company, he worked for two theatrical production companies. One having been Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatre Company where he took care of the productions of ''Phantom of the Opera'', ''Starlight Express'' and ''Cats''. | ||
In 2002 he and his wife, [[Sophie Rhys-Jones]], announced to concentrate on their Royal duties and retired from working life. They started to focus on supporting organisations and charities, as well as individuals and companies. | In 2002 he and his wife, [[Sophie Rhys-Jones]], announced to concentrate on their Royal duties and retired from working life. They started to focus on supporting organisations and charities, as well as individuals and companies. | ||
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In 1993 Edward met Sophie Rhys-Jones, while she was still working in Public Relations. Six years later, in 1999, they announced their engagement on January 6. Only a couple of | In 1993 Edward met Sophie Rhys-Jones, while she was still working in Public Relations. Six years later, in 1999, they announced their engagement on January 6. Only a couple of months later, on 19 June 1999, they were married at St George's Chapel, Windsor. | ||
Their first child, daughter Louise, was born on 8 November 2003. Her younger brother, Viscount Severn, was born 17 December 2007. | Their first child, daughter Louise, was born on 8 November 2003. Her younger brother, Viscount Severn, was born 17 December 2007. | ||
Revision as of 11:56, 12 July 2010
Edward Antony Richard Louis was born on 10 March 1964 as the third son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Born in Windsor Castle and christened in the Private Chapel of Windsor Castle. In 1999 he was appointed Earl of Wessex.
Early Life and Education
Until the age of seven Prince Edward was educated privately by a governess. After that, he moved on to Gibbs School, a pre-preparatory school in Kensington. In 1972 he advanced to Heatherdown Preparatory School in Berkshire. From 1977 on, he was a student at Gordonstoun School in Scotland, where already his two brothers and his father were educated.
Edward used to play rugby and squash, loved skiing and sailing, and took gliding lessons.
He left Gordonstoun in 1982 and spent a gap year in Wanguri, New Zealand, where he worked as a house tutor at the Collegiate School. He taught English and History and supervised drama classes.
After his return to England, Edward studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he graduated in 1986 with a degree in History.
Career and Public Role
After leaving Cambridge, Edward joined the Royal Marines as a University Cadet. Already one year later, in 1987, he resigned in order to pursue a career in theatrical production. For ten years he ran his own business, Arden Productions, a television production company, with which he was also involved in documentaries about the Royal Family.
Prior to the foundation of his own company, he worked for two theatrical production companies. One having been Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatre Company where he took care of the productions of Phantom of the Opera, Starlight Express and Cats.
In 2002 he and his wife, Sophie Rhys-Jones, announced to concentrate on their Royal duties and retired from working life. They started to focus on supporting organisations and charities, as well as individuals and companies.
Nowadays the Earl acts in support of the Queen, which means that he travels a lot across Britain and the world. His main interests are young people, arts and sport. Organisations which support young people are of main importance to him.
He is also associated with sporting bodies, he is Vice Patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and Patron of Badminton Scotland and Snowsport GB.
Family Life
In 1993 Edward met Sophie Rhys-Jones, while she was still working in Public Relations. Six years later, in 1999, they announced their engagement on January 6. Only a couple of months later, on 19 June 1999, they were married at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
Their first child, daughter Louise, was born on 8 November 2003. Her younger brother, Viscount Severn, was born 17 December 2007.
Honours and Appointments
Royal Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (KG)
Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)
Before Edward became KCVO in 2003, he was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in 1989. In 2006 he was appointed KG.
He holds the Silver (1977) and Golden Jubilee (2002) medals and the New Zealand Commemorative Medal from 1990, in order to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi and the formation of modern New Zealand.
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