James, Earl of Wessex's height shocks fans at Easter service with his parents Prince Edward and Sophie
The 17-year-old's height stole the show!James, Earl of Wessex attended the annual royal Easter service today with his parents Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.
The 17-year-old is the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. He’s rarely-seen in the public eye, but does attend big royal events from time to time.
On Easter Sunday (April 20), he walked alongside his parents to the service at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. His older sister, Lady Louise Windsor, wasn’t in attendance though.
Louise, 21, lives at St Andrew’s University in Scotland amid her studies.
What is James, Earl of Wessex’s height?
James’ exact height is unknown. However, Prince Edward is believed to be around 6ft so James could be a bit taller than this since he appeared to have a couple of inches on his father.
As James – who is King Charles’ nephew – arrived for the service alongside Edward and Sophie, his height shocked fans online. Many couldn’t believe how tall he’s getting as he towered over his parents.
One person said on X: “James, Earl of Wessex is getting taller, even taller than his father, the Duke of Edinburgh at the Easter Mattins Service. You can see the difference in 2024 and 2025.”
Another wrote: “James is really so grown up!”
A third added: “James is so tall and all grown up now.”
Meanwhile, another said: “James is so tall.”
What do Prince Edward and Sophie’s children do?
Both James and Louise have lived relatively normal lives despite being members of the royal family. Louise is currently studying at St Andrews University while James recently completed his GCSEs.
In 2023, James was given his Earl of Wessex title. His father Prince Edward previously held the title.
James, Earl of Wessex is getting taller, even taller than his father.
Edward now holds his late father Prince Philip’s Duke of Edinburgh title. He gained it on his 59th birthday in 2023. His older brother King Charles bestowed the title on him.
Sophie previously spoke about Louise and James’ royal futures.
Louise and James told they’ll ‘very likely have to work for a living’
She said both her kids know they’ll likely have to work for a living.
Sophie told The Times in 2020: “We try to bring them up with the understanding they are very likely to have to work for a living. Hence we made the decision not to use HRH titles. They have them and can decide to use them from 18, but I think it’s highly unlikely.”
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Revealing details on Louise and James’ lives, Sophie added: “They go to friends for sleepovers and parties. At weekends we do lots of dog walking and stay with friends.
“I guess not everyone’s grandparents live in a castle, but where you are going is not the important part, or who they are. When they are with the queen, she is their grandmother.”
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