James, Earl of Wessex
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Sophie Rhys-Jones (mother) | |
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James Alexander Philip Theo Mountbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex (born 17 December 2007) is the younger child and son of
Infancy
James was born on 17 December 2007 at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey by caesarean section.[1][2] His full name, James Alexander Philip Theo, was announced on 21 December.[3]
James was
Education
From 2011 to 2019, James attended St George's School, Windsor Castle.[citation needed] Between 2019 and 2021, James attended Eagle House School, a coeducational preparatory school near Sandhurst, Berkshire.[7] He has also trained with St John Ambulance cadets.[8]
James is currently a year 11 pupil at the private Radley College in Oxfordshire.[9]
Official appearances
James's first formal royal engagement was, aged four, at the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant.[citation needed] In April 2015, James (then styled Viscount Severn) and his elder sister, Lady Louise, participated in their first overseas engagement by accompanying their parents on a trip to South Africa.[10]
He made his first appearance in the carriage procession at Trooping the Colour in 2016.[11] He subsequently appeared in the Trooping the Colour processions in 2019[12] and 2022.
In September 2020, he joined his parents to help the Great British Beach Clean at Southsea Beach in Hampshire, in support of the Marine Conservation Society.[13][14]
Following the memorial service for his grandfather Prince Philip on 29 March 2022,[15] Viscount Severn attended the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving[16][17] and the Platinum Party at the Palace in June 2022.[18]
On 17 September 2022, during the period of
On 6 May 2023, James (now
On 31 March 2024, James attended the
Titles, styles, and honours
Titles and styles
The title
At birth, James automatically became a
On his father being elevated as
Honours and decorations
James is eligible for the following medals:
- 6 February 2012: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- 6 February 2022: Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
- 6 May 2023: King Charles III Coronation Medal[32]
In June 2008, to recognise Prince Edward's visit to the
See also
References
- ^ Coke, Hope (6 May 2023). "Who is the new Earl of Wessex? James joins Prince Edward and the Duchess of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey". tatler.com. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Countess gives birth to baby boy". BBC News. 17 December 2007.
- ^ "Edward and Sophie name baby James". BBC News. 21 December 2007.
- ^ "Who is the new Earl of Wessex? James joins Prince Edward and the Duchess of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey". Tatler. 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Announcement of the Arrangement for the Christening of Lord Severn". royal.uk. 15 April 2008. Archived from the original on 20 April 2008.
- ^ "Queen sees grandson's christening". BBC News. 19 April 2008.
- ^ Lamb, Christina. "Can Sophie, Countess of Wessex, steady the royal ship?". The Times. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "Youth Volunteering & First Aid Training – Cadets | St John Ambulance". www.sja.org.uk.
- ^ Russell, Rebecca (2 March 2024). "Reason James Wessex 'won't work for the Firm' – and who will inspire him". OK! Magazine.
- ^ "Lady Louise and James accompany mother Sophie on royal mission in South Africa". 11 April 2015.
- ^ "Trooping the colour on the Queen's 90th birthday – in pictures". The Guardian. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ "All the photos from Trooping the Colour 2019". HELLO!. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Rice, Francesca (21 September 2020). "The Countess of Wessex looks cool and casual in jeans to litter-pick at the beach with her family". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Prince Edward and family spend sunny weekend on beach clean". Tatler. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ Scarsi, Alice (29 March 2022). "Lady Louise Windsor stuns royal fans during rare public appearance – 'what a beauty'". Express. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ Hughes, Seren (2 June 2022). "Royal fans can't believe how grown up the Queen's youngest grandson looks". MyLondon.
- ^ "Who was at the Queen's Jubilee service of thanksgiving? Royal family joined by Harry, Meghan and politicians past and present". Sky News.
- ^ Coke, Hope (4 June 2022). "'You laugh with us and cry with us': Prince Charles pays heartfelt tribute to 'mummy' at historic Platinum Party". Tatler. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ McCrum, Kirstie (17 September 2022). "Queen's grandchildren stand solemn vigil in Westminster Hall". WalesOnline. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "Queen's youngest grandchild James Viscount Severn, 14, attends funeral with sister". The Independent. 19 September 2022.
- ^ Stacey, Danielle (9 May 2023). "Lady Louise Windsor reunites with royal family at coronation after missing major event". Hello!. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "The Best Photos of the British Royal Family on Easter 2024". Town & Country. 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Wessex titles for Edward and Sophie". BBC News. 19 June 1999. Retrieved 3 May 2011.
- ^ "Burke's Peerage". burkespeerage.com.
- ^ "Royal Styles and Titles of Great Britain: Documents". www.heraldica.org. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ "No. 30428". The London Gazette. 14 December 1917. p. 13086.
- ^ UK Government News – 19th June, 1999: TITLE OF HRH THE PRINCE EDWARD (Accessed 18 January 2014)
- ^ "Queen Elizabeth's Grandchildren Will 'Work for a Living' and Won't Use HRH, Says Mom Sophie Wessex". People. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- ^ "Prince Edward given Duke of Edinburgh title previously held by his father Prince Philip". Sky News. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Tominey, Camilla (10 March 2023). "Prince Edward may have the Duke of Edinburgh title – but getting it wasn't easy". The Telegraph. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Medal to be awarded to Armed Forces and frontline workers | The Gazette". www.thegazette.co.uk.
- The Vancouver Sun. Canada. 2 June 2008. Archived from the originalon 15 April 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2010.