Definition

Proper noun 1. A title and name: Refers to a specific male member of the British royal family, the third son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 2. An individual: Specifically, Prince Edward Antony Richard Louis, who was born in 1964 and holds the title Earl of Wessex and Forfar.

Usage

• The term Prince Edward is used as a proper name to identify this specific royal individual.
• It is commonly used in formal contexts, historical records, and media reporting related to the British monarchy.

Examples

• Prince Edward attended the ceremony representing the Royal Family.
• The documentary featured an interview with Prince Edward about his charitable work.
• Prince Edward is the youngest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Advanced Usage

• The title can be part of a fuller formal style, such as "His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh".
• In historical context, "Prince Edward" can refer to other historical figures (e.g., Prince Edward, the Black Prince), but in contemporary usage without further qualification, it typically refers to the son of Elizabeth II.

Variants and Related Words

• Earl of Wessex: A substantive peerage title held by Prince Edward since 1999.
• Duke of Edinburgh: A title bestowed upon Prince Edward in 2023.
• The Earl of Forfar: A title used in Scotland.

Synonyms

• The Earl of Wessex (when referring to his title rather than his name).
• The Duke of Edinburgh (his current highest title).

Notes

This is a proper noun referring to a unique individual. Its meaning is fixed and referential, pointing to a specific person within a specific familial and historical context.

Noun

1. third son of Elizabeth II (born in 1964)