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British government minister witnessed the birth of Princess Alexandra 85-years-ago to ensure there was no baby swapping

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 observer in 1936. Sir John Simon, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Office, was present when Princess Marina…
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The Duke of Kent to release his memoirs in 2022

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…
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The Duke of Kent bids final farewell to soldiers killed in World War One

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 One. Their remains were discovered in 2018. Photo A Eden (Crown Copyright) The nine soldiers died in action between…
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84-year-old Princess Alexandra steps up with an increased diary of engagements

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 engagements in October, with a further five carried events held in September. Prior to this, Her Royal Highness had only conducted…
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The Duke of Kent's year in photos

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…
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Royals in bloom as the Chelsea Flower Show gets underway

It was a family affair as members of the British royals visited the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Alexandra paid a visit to the horticultural show on its opening day, September 20th 2021. It’s long been a staple on the royal calendar, and the visit marked a return to normalcy after the event…
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