Prince Edward Could Receive Prince Philip’s Title as Duke of Edinburgh

King Charles III is expected to make some changes as he navigates his new role in the firm.

Some royals are likely to receive different titles after the Queen's death, and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, could be one of them.

King Charles is looking at slimming down the monarchy and giving out new titles.

Prince William and Kate have already received their new titles as the Prince and Princess of Wales.

However, the new monarch is expected to hand out more titles as he works on modernising the royal family.

It has been suggested that Prince Edward could receive his late father Prince Philip's title as the Duke of Edinburgh.

Consequently, Edward's wife Sophie could become the Duchess of Edinburgh, a courtesy title which was held by the Queen from her wedding in 1947 until her accession to be Queen in 1952.

Conversations have arisen as to how King Charles III will move forward in his new role and who could be facing the cut as he attempts to trim down the monarchy.

In line with tradition, Uchi and Lilibet, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's children, are expected to take on Prince and Princess titles, something that the Sussexes are hoping for.

The tradition emerged in 1917 when King George V introduced a new rule allowing children and grandchildren of the monarch to claim titles.

But despite this, Uchi and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor may not be granted HRH status.

It comes after the Duke and Duchess' decision to step down as senior members of the firm in 2020.

The couple are allowed to keep their HRH honorifics, but are not permitted to use them after moving to California and beginning new civilian lives.

Meghan claimed she wanted her children to have titles so the UK can provide Uchi and Lilibet with extra security.

Sophie and Edward are currently the Earl and Countess of Wessex, but with Charles now on the throne, the pair could see a change in their titles.

Edward left the UK and touched down in Estonia on Wednesday after the official public mourning period of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth drew to a close.

The Queen's youngest son, 58, was received by His Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia, Ross Allen, after he departed from Farnborough Airport in Hampshire.

The Earl of Wessex landed at Tallinn Airport for his two-day visit which he is doing as part of his role as Royal Colonel of 2nd Battalion, the Rifles, and Royal Honorary Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry.

During Queen Elizabeth's state funeral on Monday, the Earl and his wife Sophie Wessex were caught in an emotional moment.

The royal duo sat on the end of the front row in front of the Queen's coffin and appeared to be visibly upset as they both reached for handkerchiefs.

Prince Edward was also spotted wiping his face as his wife, Sophie, looked over to her husband.

A moment later, Sophie grabbed herself a tissue and wiped away her tears.

The Countess of Wessex is known for having had an incredible bond with the late Queen, and she was seen comforting Prince George, 9, in another touching moment during the service.

Before the service began, the Earl and Countess of Wessex joined other members of the royal family as they walked in the procession as the Queen's coffin was brought into Westminster Abbey.

Immediately behind the coffin was King Charles and the Queen Consort, Camilla, followed by Princess Anne and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, the Duke of York, and Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex.

In conclusion, the new King Charles III has some changes to make as he begins his reign.

The possibility of Prince Edward receiving his father's title as Duke of Edinburgh could mean that Sophie will become the Duchess of Edinburgh.