James, Viscount Severn, born 17 December 2007) is younger child and only son child of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.

He was born at Frimley Park Hospital in Frimley, Surrey, He is the only son of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex. He is a grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and a niece of King Charles III.

Because he is the oldest son of an earl, he has the official title of Lord Severn.