After being naturalised as a British subject, Edward's military career began on 1 June 1841, when, having trained at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, he joined the 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot as an ensign.
După ce a fost naturalizat ca supus britanic, cariera militară a lui Edward a început la 1 iunie 1841, când, după ce a urmat Colegiul Militar Regal Sandhurst, el s-a alăturat Regimentului 67 (South Hampshire).