The Kents

Who is Prince Michael of Kent, cousin to The Queen?

Prince Michael (b. 4 July 1942) is the younger brother of the Duke of Kent and paternal first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. As a five-year-old, he was a pageboy at the wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. He was educated at Sunningdale School and Eton, before entering the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, during his life he has always been active in learning languages and…
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The Duke of Kent sends special message to Royal National Lifeboat Institution

The Duke of Kent recorded a special New Year’s message for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, an organisation of which he is President and which has enjoyed a royal patron since its founding in 1824. Prince Edward’s video message was uploaded to the Royal Family social media accounts and reads: “We look back on a year in which every member of the RNLI will have been constrained…
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The Royal Year in Review: the Kents

In ordinary times, the past year might well have seen a focus on the Duke of Kent celebrating his 85th birthday and questions asked about how much longer this devoted cousin of the Queen would continue to serve the Royal Family. Instead, this most extraordinary time has seen…
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Princess Alexandra sends special message to veterans

Princess Alexandra has told veterans that the past year, despite its many challenges, has shown just how much communities can achieve together. The Queen’s cousin was speaking as part of a special recorded ‘Starlight’ service, organised by the Royal Star & Garter charity, of which she is President. Princess Alexandra, who will mark her 84th birthday on Christmas Day…
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Lady Amelia Windsor designs her first jewellery collection

Lady Amelia Windsor has designed her first jewellery collection, taking inspiration from nature she’d seen in her garden during pandemic lockdowns, saying: “We could all do with a little more joy right now.” Created in collaboration with Alice van Cal, Amelia said in an interview with Tatler that the Blue Tit Collection was inspired by a group of blue tit birds she’d seen in her…
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