The Kents

The Duchess of Kent - the 90 year old royal who loves gangsta rap and beatboxing, with a particular fondness for Ice Cube

In August 2022, the Duchess of Kent granted a rare interview to theSunday Telegraphin which she revealed that she has a love of gangsta rap. The Duchess, who is prefers to be known informally as Katharine Kent, told Camilla Tominey that American rappers Ice Cube and Eminem are two of her favourite artists. The royal, who is now 90-years-old, said: “I just love music. Something…
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The Kents

The Duchess of Kent celebrates her 90th birthday

The Duchess of Kent is celebrating her 90th birthday on Wednesday – a milestone occasion for the discreet royal. The Duchess, who prefers to be known simply as Katharine, is the oldest member of The Royal Family following on from the death of Queen Elizabeth II last…
Sweden

The King of Sweden to undergo heart surgery

King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is to undergo heart surgery on the advice of his doctors. His Majesty will have the procedure on Monday 20th February 2023. A royal spokesperson says the operation will be performed using keyhole surgery. The King will spend a few…
Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla to wear Queen Mary’s Crown at the Coronation

Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary’s Crown at the Coronation on May 6. Ahead of the big day, the crown has been removed from display in the Tower of London for modification work. This the first time in recent history that an existing crown will be used for the Coronation of a Queen Consort instead of a new commission being made. This is in line with Her Majesty’s commitment to…
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The Kents

The Duke of Kent visits Westminster Abbey to lay a wreath at the grave of Viscount Trenchard

The Duke of Kent visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday, February 9, to lay a wreath in memory of Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard. Born in 1873, Trenchard was considered by many to be the father of the Royal Air Force, playing an instrumental role in establishing the areal warfare branch of the military in 1918. Trenchard had a distinguished military career, being made head of the…
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Princess Alexandra's most senior aide is honoured at Windsor Castle by The King

Princess Alexandra’s most senior aide, Diane Duke, has been honoured for her service to The Royal Family. Mrs Duke, who is both Private Secretary and Comptroller to Princess Alexandra, was invested at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Received by The King, Mrs Duke became a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Mrs Duke has been a long-serving member of Princess Alexandra’s…
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