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Royal Bridesmaids: Who is Maud Windsor?

Buckingham Palace has revealed the names of the bridesmaids and page boys at Princess Eugenie’s upcoming wedding to Jack Brooksbank on Friday. One of the children who has been given the special job on the day is Maud Windsor – the grandchild of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Born on the 15th of August 2013 to Lord and Lady Frederick Windsor, Maud Elizabeth Daphne Marina is the…
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Who is the Duke of Kent?

Prince Edward (b. 9 October 1935) has been Duke of Kent since 1942, following the sad death of his father in a flying accident when he was nearly seven-years-old. He is not only a cousin to Queen Elizabeth, by his father who was a younger brother of King George VI, but he is…
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The Duke of Kent spends his 83rd birthday hard at work in Durham

The Duke of Kent has spent his 83rd birthday out and about in Durham as he conducted a variety of engagements. Prince Edward, who is The Queen’s first cousin, turned 83-years-old on Tuesday, but instead of putting his feet up and relaxing, the dedicated royal visited a college, a police conference and a former Catholic seminary. In the morning, the Duke visited Durham Constabulary’s…
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Who is Lady Gabriella Windsor - the soon to be bride?

Lady Gabriella Windsor is the daughter of Prince & Prince Michael of Kent and was born at St Mary’s Hospital Paddington on 23rd April 1981. Gabriella, or Ella as she is known to family, has an elder brother, Lord Frederick Windsor who is married to Sophie Winkleman, the sister of Claudia, who will shortly be gracing our screens on Strictly Come Dancing. Frederick and Sophie married at…
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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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