Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

Royal duties

The Earl and Countess of Wessex carry out a full schedule of royal duties on behalf of the Queen, receiving civil list monies from the Queen of £141,000 per annum.

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The Earl has in recent years succeeded many of the roles of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who is reducing some of his roles due to age. The Earl is now President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, and opened the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Malaysia. He has also taken over the Duke's role in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

Related Topics:
Commonwealth Games - 1998 Commonwealth Games - Malaysia - Duke of Edinburgh Award

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His other appointments reflect his interests in sport and the arts.

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