The title Duke of Edinburgh, named after the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, has been created four times for members of the British royal family since 1726. The current holder is Prince Philip, consort to Queen Elizabeth II.
Read more about Duke Of Edinburgh: History of The Title, Dukes of Edinburgh, First Creation (1726–1760), Dukes of Gloucester and Edinburgh, Second Creation (1764–1834), Dukes of Edinburgh, Third Creation (1866–1900), Dukes of Edinburgh, Fourth Creation (1947–present)
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—Althea Gibson (b. 1927)
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—Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)