The Kents

The Duchess of Kent gives an extremely rare interview ahead of Wimbledon

The Duchess of Kent has conducted an extremely rare interview in which she reflects on her love of tennis ahead of the start of Wimbledon. Speaking to the BBC’s Simon McCoy, the Duchess, who prefers to be known as Katherine Kent, spoke of her time as a member of The Royal Family at Wimbledon, and her memories of the occasion, including when she consoled Jana Novotna in the 1993…
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Princess Anne is all smiles at Royal Ascot following the birth of her fourth granddaughter

The Princess Royal looked delighted on Tuesday at Royal Ascot following the birth of her fourth granddaughter. Princess Anne, whose daughter gave birth to her second child on Monday, was all smiles in the carriage procession as she sat next to her mother, The Queen. Her Majesty was dressed in a bright yellow outfit as she led the carriage procession on the first day of Royal Ascot. Joining The…
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The Kents

The Duke & Duchess of Kent join Grenfell Tower survivors & families to remember victims

The Duke and Duchess of Kent attended an event in Kensington on Thursday morning to remember the 72 people who lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire which occurred one year ago to the day. Edward and Katharine were joined by the victims’ families, friends and members of the local community to remember those who perished in the blaze. The Duchess of Kent teaches part-time at a local…
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Prince Philip

97 facts about the Duke of Edinburgh on his birthday

1. The Duke of Edinburgh was born as Prince Philip of Greece at his parents’ house ‘Mon Repos’ on the island of Corfu, on 10 June 1921. The house had been the country residence of the British High Commissioner for the Ionian Islands. The family was forced to leave Corfu when the Greek Royal Family was exiled on 3 December 1922, when he was just 18 months old. 2. The Duke is the youngest…
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