Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, (Edward Antony Richard Louis; born 10 March 1964) is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Edward is 14th in line of succession to the British throne.
Born at Buckingham Palace, Edward studied at Heatherdown School and earned his A-levels at Gordonstoun before spending a part of his gap year teaching in New Zealand. He studied at Jesus College, Cambridge and graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1986 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. After a brief stint in the Royal Marines, Edward worked as a theatre production assistant at the Really Useful Theatre Company before assisting in television production. He later formed his own company, Ardent Productions.
Edward stepped down from the company in 2002 to begin full-time duties as a working member of the royal family, and undertakes engagements on behalf of the Queen. He holds patronage within over 70 charities and organisations, including the National Youth Theatre, the Sport and Recreation Alliance and the British Paralympic Association. His charity work focuses on the arts, athletics, and the development of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which centres around fitness, wellbeing and community service.
Edward was made Earl of Wessex prior to marrying Sophie Rhys-Jones in 1999. The Earl and Countess of Wessex have two children: Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn. Edward was given the additional title of Earl of Forfar in 2019.
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Some of their strengths
Prince Edward has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Creative, Intuitive, Imaginative, Idealistic, Practical, and Diplomatic.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Prince Edward is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who is known for being diligent and strong.
Constant and Serious
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Prince Edward well know them as someone who can be determined, unmoving, and firm, like a rock or a high mountain.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Prince Edward as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Communicative and Intelligent
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Prince Edward is someone who tends to have a desire to communicate with others, either verbally, through written form, or otherwise, and to have a knack for understanding art, beauty, and aesthetics.
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Prince Edward tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Prince Edward's challenges
While Prince Edward has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Prince Edward can be Indecisive, Rebellious, Unrealistic, Emotionally Distant, Hesitant, Narcissistic, and Sensitive.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Prince Edward's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Prince Edward must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Sensitive and Critical
Prince Edward is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Prince Edward also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
