...with the proper form for titles.
The web page for the Line of Succession has had at least three goes at getting number 14 right.
https://www.royal.uk/succession
I should spell out what I meant. I saw three versions for the entry for number 14, and in the following order and will attempt to point out what is wrong and where - in a broad brush way because there are sure to be exceptions somewhere in history or particular families.
1st The Earl of Wessex - no, because his father is The Earl of Wessex
2nd James, Earl of Wessex - no, because that form never arises in the peerage for a male. **
3rd Earl of Wessex - OK because it is a courtesy title.
Prince Edward gained a title (Edinburgh) but did not lose any he held, so he is still The Earl of Wessex.
In the peerage it is common, usual, or traditional for sons to use a subidiary title of their father's and grandsons of their grandfather's as a courtesy.
** I think that is true - until Prince Harry chose to be different.
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