Bicentennial Bell dedicated in Philadelphia by Prince Edward

Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh and youngest son of Queen Elizabeth, is visiting Philadelphia to dedicate the Bicentennial Bell.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia's gift from Queen Elizabeth II back in 1976 was dedicated by her youngest son in a ceremony Wednesday.

What we know:

Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh and youngest son of Queen Elizabeth, is visiting Philadelphia to dedicate the Bicentennial Bell.

The bell was re-located to the Benjamin Rush Garden at the corner of 3rd and Walnut streets last year.

Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Prince Edward in the dedication ceremony in the garden Wednesday morning.

The backstory:

The Bicentennial Bell was a gift from Queen Elizabeth II and Great Britain during the 200th anniversary of American independence in July 1976.

It was cast at the same London foundry as the Liberty Bell.