Queen Elizabeth’s youngest grandchild, James Earl of Wessex, formerly Viscount Severn, celebrated his 17th birthday on December 17th. He is Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh’s son.
James Is The Only Son Of Prince Edward And Duchess Sophie
The lesser-known royal has largely stayed out of the spotlight his whole life, as has his sister, Lady Louise Windsor, until recently.
However, he’s gone with his parents to high-profile royal events, like King Charles’s coronation and Trooping the Color. Queen Elizabeth’s youngest grandchild was born at Frimley Park Hospital on December 17th, 2007.
Thankfully, James’s birth was less traumatic than his sister, Lady Louise, who arrived four weeks early in November 2003.
James is the only son of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. He was named James Alexander Phillip Theor-Mountbatten-Windsor and inherited his father’s title, Viscount Severn.
James has since inherited the title…