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Princess Alexandra shows support for carers

The royal spotlight during Carers Week might have been on The Queen and Princess Anne’s special video call, but Princess Alexandra also joined in to show her support for carers this month. The Princess took part in a series of phone calls with some of her patronages, including Friends of the Elderly, St Christopher’s Hospice, and Care for Veterans, to hear how they are supporting…
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The Duchess of Kent's secret double life revealed

The Duchess of Kent is perhaps one of the least known members of The Royal Family, but despite this, she has consistently remained a firm favourite for royal watchers around the globe. She has been suffering from ill health in recent years meaning her public appearances are becoming more scarce, but her story as a member of The Royal Family is an inspiring one, and for many years, she lived a…
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Senior government minister witnessed the birth of Princess Alexandra to ensure there was no baby swapping

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…
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Before they were royal: The life of Princess Michael of Kent

One of the most interesting – and controversial – members of the British Royal Family has always been tied to royalty. We’re taking a look at the early life of Princess Michael of Kent, an accomplished author, interior designer, mother, grandmother, and wife to The Queen’s first cousin. The future princess was born Baroness Marie Christine von Reibnitz on 15 January 1945…
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