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…
British government minister witnessed the birth of Princess Alexandra 85-years-ago to ensure there was no baby swapping
25th December 2021
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…
Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady
Ogilvy, is celebrating her 85th birthday. The Queen’s cousin, who
was born on December 25 1936, is marking the occasion at home with
her family. Despite now being in her mid-eighties, Her Royal
Highness still maintains a…
The Duke of Kent will publish his memoirs
next summer, sharing intimate details of his life-long service to
The Queen and his royal career. A Royal Life will be based on
conversations the Duke held with royal historian and biographer
Hugo Vickers. According to the publisher, the memoir will include
never-before-seen photographs from his own collection while the
content focuses on “the most…
The Duke of Kent bids final farewell to soldiers killed in World War One
17th November 2021
The Duke of Kent has attended the
funerals of nine soldiers killed in World War One who have finally
been buried with full military honours over a century after their
deaths. The Duke took part in the solemn, final farewell to the
military men who were killed in World War…
The Duke of Kent watches Cenotaph service alongside Princess Alexandra with an Equerry laying a wreath on his behalf
14th November 2021
The Duke of Kent has stepped back from
his Remembrance Sunday duties, instead opting to watch the service
from the Foreign Office balcony. The 86-year-old Duke, who is known
to be unsteady on his feet, made the decision to watch the parade
this year rather than directly…
Princess Michael of Kent attends first major event since falling seriously unwell with Covid
13th November 2021
Princess Michael of Kent attended the
Festival of Remembrance on Saturday evening – her first major
appearance since falling seriously unwell with Covid-19 last year.
It was in November 2020 when the Princess was reported to be
quarantining at Kensington Palace after contracting the illness.
Her recovery has been far from straightforward, with the
76-year-old royal suffering from the…
Princess Alexandra has noticeably stepped
up the number of engagements she has been carrying out over the
past few weeks, ending speculation that she may have retired from
public duties. The Queen’s cousin, who turns 85-years-old next
month, conducted nine…
The Duke of Kent turns 86 today. From the
age of six, when he inherited his father’s dukedom, Edward has been
poised for a life of royal duty and military service. He has
represented his cousin, The Queen, for over 50 years, and has
focused his royal career on areas…
Royals from three nations were gathered
in Budapest this week. Prince Michael of Kent was joined by Crown
Prince Leka of Albania and Prince Fahad Al-Thani of Qatar at a
dinner to strengthen international relations. During the visit to
Hungary at the invitation of the Hungarian parliament, Prince
Michael of Kent held meetings with Crown Prince Leka, Prince Fahad
Al-Thani and other politicians…
