Why aren't Prince Edward's children prince and princess?

Prince Edward requested they not be referred to as Prince/Princess in spite of the fact that, according to Letters Patent 1917, they clearly are (a) Prince and Princess of the United Kingdom. Edward’s request in no way means that the children are not (a) Prince and Princess, only that they are not typically called such. read more

The title of prince or princess is granted by the reigning monarch, and indeed, Prince Edward's heir, James, has been granted the title Prince James of Wessex. read more

It's because Edward and Sophie didn't want James or Louise to have the Prince and Princess title, so their James, Viscount Severn and Lady Louise Windsor respectively. Both have a right to the title of Prince and Princess of Wessex though. read more