What is the Duke of Edinburgh?
Q: What is the Duke of Edinburgh?
A: The Duke of Edinburgh is a substantive title created for members of the British royal family since 1726.
Q: How many times has the Duke of Edinburgh title been created?
A: The Duke of Edinburgh title has been created three times for members of the British royal family since 1726.
Q: Who was the most recent holder of the Duke of Edinburgh title?
A: The most recent holder of the Duke of Edinburgh title was Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
Q: Why is the title called Duke of Edinburgh?
A: The title is called Duke of Edinburgh as it was named after the city of Edinburgh.
Q: When was the first time the Duke of Edinburgh title was created?
A: The first time the Duke of Edinburgh title was created was in 1726.
Q: Is the Duke of Edinburgh title still in use?
A: The Duke of Edinburgh title is not currently in use since the passing of Prince Philip in 2021.
Q: Was Prince Philip the only holder of the Duke of Edinburgh title?
A: No, Prince Philip was not the only holder of the Duke of Edinburgh title. The title was also previously held by two other members of the British royal family.
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