As the royal family is undergoing a major shakeup, eager eyes are now landing on Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s two children, Lady Louise, 21, and James, Viscount Severn, 17.

Born in 2003, Lady Louise Windsor is the elder child of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. However, she is lower in the line ...

Despite now being 15th in the order of succession and often seen at high profile royal events, ... James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor have a 'close bond' Credit: PA.

We're taking a look at the life of the Queen's youngest grandchild, James, Earl of Wessex. Here's everything you should know about Prince Edward's only son.

As James, Viscount Severn turns 17, ... The late Queen's youngest grandchild was born on December 17, 2007 to Prince Edward, now the Duke of Edinburgh, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

Hence, James was known as Viscount Severn until his parents were made Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and then he became James, Earl of Wessex. He will not inherit his father's Duke of Edinburgh title.

James Viscount Severn, as he was then known, with his family during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Photo: Getty Images At the time of his birth, he was eighth in line to the throne.

When Prince Edward became the Duke of Edinburgh, his son, James, inherited father's more senior subsidiary title, and is now styled as James, Earl of Wessex, instead of James, Viscount Severn.Here ...

Hence, James was known as Viscount Severn until his parents were made Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and then he became James, Earl of Wessex. He will not inherit his father's Duke of Edinburgh title.

James, formerly Viscount Severn, is the youngest son of Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. The 15th in line to the throne lives a largely private life.