The Duke of Kent marks a poignant anniversary in August and one that cements a strange and unlooked for place in the history books.
Prince Edward is the only person in recorded history to hold a royal dukedom for eighty years.
His Royal Highness, 87, became Duke of Kent on August 25th 1942 at the age of six when his father was killed in a plane crash.
He has now held his title for eight…
Many will only know the Duchess of Kent as the lady who attended the Wimbledon Tennis Championship Finals every year to hand out the prizes, famously letting Jana Novotna cry on her shoulder in 1993. The Duchess of Kent, or Katherine Kent as she prefers to be known, has…
A salute to The King from the Duke of Kent as the senior royals attend Trooping the Colour
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…
The Duchess of Kent carries out rare public official engagement to support young people in music
9th June 2023
The Duchess of Kent has hosted a special concert, celebrating her love of music and encouragement for young performers.
The Duchess, along with her husband, attended a reception and concert at St. James’ Palace supporting the work of the charity, Future Talent
The Duchess of Kent helped to cofound Future Talent, a not-for-profit organisation that offers support to young people who…
Princess Michael of Kent steps in for daughter-in-law, Lady Frederick Windsor, at engagement to celebrate Chelsea Buns
18th May 2023
Princess Michael of Kent has stepped in for her daughter-in-law, Lady Frederick Windsor, to judge the World Chelsea Bun Awards.
Lady Frederick, better known as Sophie Winkleman, was due to be a judge at the the 5th annual awards ceremony hosted by Partridges which…
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…
Queen Elizabeth II's loyal cousins attend the Coronation of King Charles & Queen Camilla
6th May 2023
Queen Elizabeth II’s loyal cousins attended the Coronation Service of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey.
The Duke of Kent – who also attended the 1953 Coronation of Elizabeth and paid homage to her, watched Saturday’s service with the rest of his family.
Also present was the Duke & Duchess of Gloucester, who also had the honour of riding in the…
Royal Wedding Dresses: Princess Alexandra of Kent
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…
The husband of a Princess who refused a title from The Queen in an effort to stay ‘common’
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…
On this day 60 years ago: a Kent bride married her soulmate
24th April 2023
On 24 April 1963, Princess Alexandra of Kent married Angus Ogilvy, the son of the 12th Earl of Airlie, at Westminster Abbey.
The couple had first met at a ball at Alexandra’s cousin Lady Zia Wernher’s home in Bedfordshire. Their engagement was announced on 19 November 1962 at Kensington Palace by Alexandra’s mother, Princess Marina. A month later, Queen Elizabeth II gave her…