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Who is James, Viscount Severn – Queen Elizabeth’s youngest grandchild? The low-key British royal and nephew of Prince Charles is 14, a natural fisherman and is titled after a river
STORYKenn Anthony Mendoza
- James made a rare appearance at Birmingham’s Commonwealth Games this year, with sister Lady Louise Windsor and parents Prince Edward and Sophie, Count of Wessex
- While Louise is reportedly the queen’s favourite grandkid, James comes close at second – even ranking over Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie
If people were to name Queen Elizabeth’s eight grandkids, most would mention the most well-known royals: Prince Harry, Prince William, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. But the public may not be too familiar with the queen’s youngest grandchild, James, Viscount Severn, the 14-year-old son of Prince Edward and Princess Sophie, who prefers to stay under the radar.
James made a rare public appearance at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last week, British media reported. He was accompanied by his parents, Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, as well as his sister, Lady Louise Windsor. He also joined the rest of the royal family throughout the queen’s Jubilee celebrations and the Easter service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in April.
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Now that he’s in his early teens, here are some things to know about the young up-and-coming British royal.
His royal ties
James (James Alexander Philip Theo) was born via caesarean section at Frimley Park Hospital on December 17, 2007. According to father Prince Edward, he was “very cute and cuddly” as a newborn, reported BBC.
At the time of his birth, he was eighth in line to the throne. The rank of his succession fell to 15th when his older cousins Prince William, Prince Harry and Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice had children of their own, reports Town & Country Mag.