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The Duke of Kent says he hopes "football is coming home" ahead of England's match against Italy

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11th July 2021
The Duke of Kent has sent his best wishes to England’s football team ahead of their European Championships final match against Italy on Sunday evening. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, the 85-year-old Duke said his thoughts are “with the England squad at Wembley and hoping against hope that it is indeed ‘coming home.’” The Duke of Kent was previously president of the Football…
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The Duke of Kent and Wimbledon, in photos

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10th July 2021
The Duke of Kent is retiring as President of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. It means we’ll no longer see the Queen’s cousin handing over the trophies at the club’s most famous event, Wimbledon. As he prepares to step back from a role he has made his own, Royal Central recalls the long and happy relationship between the Duke of Kent and Centre Court. [getty…
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The Duchess of Cambridge joins the Duke of Kent in the Royal Box at Wimbledon

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2nd July 2021
The Duchess of Cambridge joined the Duke of Kent in the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Friday. Located on centre court, the Royal Box hosted Their Royal Highnesses for the very best of the tennis action on Friday afternoon. British players Dan Evans and Sir Andy Murray are among those playing in their third round matches on the court. This is the Duke of Kent’s third visit to Wimbledon this…
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The Queen is joined by the Duke of Kent for Trooping the Colour at Windsor Castle

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12th June 2021
The Queen has been joined by her cousin, the Duke of Kent, for Trooping the Colour at Windsor Castle. The event, which has been scaled back for a second consecutive year, was held in the Quadrangle to celebrate the monarch’s 95th birthday. The Queen travelled from Cornwall overnight via the Royal Train to attend the ceremony, after hosting world leaders at the G7 Summit on Friday. At…
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