<P> In 1798 , the British named the island colony for Prince Edward , Duke of Kent and Strathearn ( 1767 -- 1820 ) , the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria . Prince Edward has been called `` Father of the Canadian Crown '' . The following island landmarks are also named after the Duke of Kent : </P>
<P> In 1798 , the British named the island colony for Prince Edward , Duke of Kent and Strathearn ( 1767 -- 1820 ) , the fourth son of King George III and the father of Queen Victoria . Prince Edward has been called `` Father of the Canadian Crown '' . The following island landmarks are also named after the Duke of Kent : </P>
where did prince edward island get its name
where did prince edward island get its name
Prince Edward , Duke of Kent and Strathearn
Prince Edward , Duke of Kent and Strathearn