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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…

She had long been one of the most popular and well respected members of the Royal Family, even thought she stepped back from public life many years ago. The Duchess of Kent was held in warm regard by many and her calm demeanour and devotion to charitable causes turned her into a cornerstone of the House of Windsor in the late 20th century. However, her early life gave no indication of the royal…

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92. A remarkable woman in every respect, she was a trailblazer – breaking boundaries and starting conversations. The Duchess stepped back from public life a couple of decades before her passing, but maintained the position of being one of the most respected members of the Royal Family. For decades, her work gave her a central role among communities. But…

The relationship between Princess Diana and the Princess Royal has long been in the spotlight, with many commentators wondering what the bond between the two sisters-in-law was like. The bond, or lack of one, between the two women was often discussed in the years before Diana’s death, and continues to be the subject of discussion. Their relationship was a key aspect of the recent Channel 5…