She is best remembered by tennis fans for her graceful presence on Centre Court, a quiet figure in a pale suit handing out trophies at Wimbledon with a reassuring smile. But behind the scenes, the Duchess of Kent was much more than a ceremonial figure. In a remarkable display of kindness and quiet diplomacy, she once played a key role in reuniting tennis legend Martina Navratilova with her mother…
The King has entrusted his sister-in-law, the Duchess of Edinburgh, with an emotional task on his behalf.
As revealed by Buckingham Palace on Saturday, the Duchess will be visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina on a solo tour of the Balkan state.
Her Royal Highness will be…
Buckingham Palace has revealed that the Duchess of Edinburgh will undertake a solo tour of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming days.
The visit, which will take place from Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th July 2025, will be Sophie’s first visit to the Balkan…
Wimbledon’s Most Human Moment: How The Duchess Of Kent's Compassion Comforted A Broken Champion
4th July 2025
Wimbledon has always been about more than just tennis. The Championships are steeped in history, tradition, and emotion – but perhaps no moment better encapsulates the human heart of the tournament than the sight of the Duchess of Kent consoling a tearful Jana Novotna on Centre Court in 1993.
It was the women’s singles final, and the young Czech player had come agonisingly close to victory…
For many, the Duchess of Kent is synonymous with the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, with the duchess formerly handing out the prizes to the winners. The Duchess of Kent, or Katherine Kent as she prefers to be known, has become a rarely seen figure in the British Royal Family…
The King has granted the Prince and Princess Of Wales major new powers, as he appoints them grantees of Royal Warrants.
This significant expansion of their royal duties means William and Catherine are now able to grant warrants to companies that supply goods or services…
The need to be ‘fiscally disciplined’ is the reasoning behind The King’s decision to decommission the Royal Train according to Buckingham Palace – a mode of transport that dates back to Queen Victoria.
In a cost cutting exercise, His Majesty plans to have the Royal Train out of service by 2027.
In a briefing, Buckingham Palace revealed the state of the royal finances…
The King has ordered for the decommissioning of the Royal Train, bringing an end to over 150 years of service.
In a cost cutting exercise, His Majesty plans to have the Royal Train out of service by 2027.
In a briefing to journalists, Buckingham Palace revealed the…
As the final strains of “God Save the King” faded from Royal Ascot on Saturday, and the last pair of high heels teetered out of the Royal Enclosure, I decided to travel 340 miles north… to another racecourse, this time Hexham!
While Royal Ascot dazzles the world…
There was disappointment for The King and Queen on the last day of Royal Ascot – even before the racing began – after it was revealed that their final runner of the week had been withdrawn.
The aptly named The King’s Falcon was due to run in the Golden Gates States on the final day of the royal meeting, with prize money available of £110,000.
However, it has been confirmed…
