The Kents

The Duke of Kent 'reluctantly' misses Remembrance Sunday commemorations due to mobility issues

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12th November 2023
The Duke of Kent has been forced to miss the Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph due to ‘episodic mobility problems’. Sources say the 88-year-old ‘reluctantly’ missed the event, having had no choice due to his mobility problems. His Royal Highness was also forced to pull out of the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday…
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The Kents

Why a politician attended the birth of Princess Alexandra - and made history

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7th October 2023
In years gone by, it was customary for the birth of any royal baby to be witnessed by the UK Home Secretary ensuring the new arrival was genuine. The Queen’s cousin, Princess Alexandra, was the last royal to have had her birth witnessed by the by an official political observer in 1936. Sir John Simon, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Office, was present when Princess Marina…
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British Royals

The four Queens of Chelsea - Victoria, Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth's passion for the world's most famous flower show

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12th September 2023
The Chelsea Flower Show has been one of the highlights of the British social calendar for over 150 years, delighting kings, queens and members of the public alike. Formally known as the Great Spring Show, the event was held in Kensington until the early 20th century when it relocated to Chelsea, becoming the showpiece we are all familiar with today. The annual horticultural spectacle owes…
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Princess Anne and Family

A new role for Princess Anne in recognition of her strong links to Scotland

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11th August 2023
The Princess Royal has been awarded a new military role in recognition of her strong links to Scotland. The King has appointed his younger sister Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Regiment of Scotland. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson says the appointment is to recognise Her Royal Highness’s strong links to Scotland, and her existing links with the Regiment as Colonel-in-Chief of both…
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