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Happy 87th birthday to the Duchess of Kent! Royal Central takes a look at "Mrs Kent's" remarkable life

Today. we’re going to take a look at the life of Katharine, The Duchess of Kent. Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley was born 22 February 1933, the only daughter of Sir William Arthington Worsley of Hovingham, 4th Baronet and his wife Joyce. She has three older brothers. The Duchess of Kent was educated at Queen Margaret’s School in York, and Runton Hill School in North Norfolk. The Duchess…
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Personal secretary needed for The Queen's cousin, Princess Alexandra

If you’ve ever dreamed of working directly with a member of the Royal Family, now is your chance. Princess Alexandra’s household is hiring for a “discreet” and experienced personal secretary based at her home in Richmond. The job requires 37.5 hours a week, Monday through Friday, and pays between £30,000 – £33,000, dependent on experience. As patron for more…
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The Duchess of Kent celebrates music at reception in London

It’s long been known as one of her great passions in life and earlier this month, the Duchess of Kent celebrated the world of music as she made a rare public appearance at an event in London. The duchess, in her role as Emeritus President of the Royal Northern College of Music, welcomed students past and present as well as staff to a special evening at St. James’ Palace. Over 90…
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The Duchess of Cambridge presents Wimbledon trophy for first time

It felt like a changing of the guard. For decades, the Duke of Kent has handed over the prizes at Wimbledon but today he stepped aside. For the first time, the Duchess of Cambridge presented the trophies on Centre Court at the end of an already legendary match. The duchess, patron of the All England Tennis Club, had joined the duke, the club’s president, in the Royal Box at Wimbledon for…
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