The Kents

A life dedicated to the crown: the many decades of service of the Duke of Kent

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29th September 2023
For 70 years, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent has led a life of service to the crown. Edward, the son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and the grandson of King George V will turn 88 this year. Ahead of his birthday, here is a look back at his seven decades of service. [getty src=”1151166704″ width=”594″ height=”442″ tld=”com”] The Duke, who is also…
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A salute to The King from the Duke of Kent as the senior royals attend Trooping the Colour

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17th June 2023
The Duke of Kent was amongst the senior royals in attendance at Trooping the Colour on Saturday in Central London. The annual event, which celebrates the monarch’s official birthday, also saw the traditional balcony appearance in the early afternoon. As The King arrived back at the palace, some members of The Royal Family gathered on the balcony to greet the monarch. Amongst them…
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Princess Alexandra gains a whole new fanbase in official coronation pictures

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12th May 2023
In the days following the Coronation of King Charles, many are still talking about the service and pageantry. For some, their focus is on the official Coronation portraits and one royal who may seem unfamiliar, Princess Alexandra. The first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II can be spotted between the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, who are seen giving the Princess a little extra support during the…
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Royal Wedding Dresses: Princess Alexandra of Kent

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24th April 2023
The modern brides of the House of Kent have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient churches in England while another was worn at a…
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The husband of a Princess who refused a title from The Queen in an effort to stay ‘common’

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24th April 2023
Back in April 1963, the country stopped to watch the grand wedding of Queen Elizabeth II’s first cousin, Princess Alexandra of Kent, to British businessman Angus Ogilvy. The couple met during a ball at Luton Hoo in 1955, and seven years later, Buckingham Palace announced they were engaged to be married. Despite being the second son of the Earl and Countess of Airlie, Angus was seen as…
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