PRINCE Edward avoided shaking hands with well-wishers in a walkabout at Buckingham Palace today. The Earl of Wessex told mourners if he shook everyone's hands then his would "fall off".

Prince Edward gave an amusing three-word response when asked why he does not shake hands with the public, as he exclaimed: "They'd [his hands would] fall off!" Walkabouts are a key part of working ...

Britain’s King Charles has given his youngest brother, Prince Edward, the title of Duke of Edinburgh, last held by their father, Prince Philip, on Friday. The title change is effective ...

Prince Edward tried his hand at walking rugby during a visit to Edinburgh. The royal, 58, who is married to Sophie Wessex, 57, appeared a bit overdressed for the sport as he donned smart grey ...

Prince Edward has been praised after sharing why he does not shake hands with crowds during royal walkabouts. The Duke of Edinburgh was given a new title by his brother, King Charles, honouring ...

The Earl of Wessex apologised as he met well-wishers outside Buckingham Palace this afternoon - as he explained he was trying not to shake hands in order to meet more people. Edward and Sophie ...

Prince Edward can be seen departing the service while holding his mother's hand. Prince Edward smiled at photographers on the royal train at Liverpool Station with his aunt, Princess Margaret ...

King Charles' youngest brother and sister-in-law have stepped up as important working members of the royal family Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Chris Jelf ...

But one royal fan managed to get the Prince to take his outstretched hand after asking if he was "allowed". Prince Edward responded: "I've been trying to avoid it only because if I do it once I ...

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