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 become an uncommon face in the
British Royal Family over the years, and very rarely makes public
appearances. But, she once was a…
The Duchess of Kent - the 90 year old royal who loves gangsta rap and beatboxing, with a particular fondness for Ice Cube
22nd February 2023
In August 2022, the Duchess of Kent
granted a rare interview to the Sunday Telegraph in which
she revealed that she has a love of gangsta rap. The Duchess, who
is prefers to be known informally as Katharine Kent, told Camilla
Tominey that American rappers Ice Cube and…
The Duchess of Kent - the royal who is a direct descendant of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell
22nd February 2023
It is widely reported that one in 200
people alive today are descended from the bloodthirsty Genghis
Khan. The same can’t be said for the former Lord Protector Oliver
Cromwell, although it may surprise you that one senior member of
the British Royal Family is a direct…
The Duchess of Kent is celebrating her
90th birthday on Wednesday – a milestone occasion for the discreet
royal. The Duchess, who prefers to be known simply as Katharine, is
the oldest member of The Royal Family following on from the death
of Queen Elizabeth II last year. As usual, she is celebrating the
occasion privately with her family. Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley was
born 22…
King Charles III has visited a training
ground in southwest England where Ukrainian troops are receiving
updated warfare training. His Majesty arrived at the site
accompanied by the Chief of the General Staff, Sir Patrick Sanders,
and was dressed in a dark army green…
Led by Dame Helen Mirren, the British
Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Mirren gave a moving tribute to the late monarch during the
ceremony, calling her the “nation’s leading star.” Mirren said:
“BAFTA’s relationship with Her…
Personal letters of Diana, Princess of Wales sold at auction for large sum
19th February 2023
Letters written by Diana, Princess of
Wales have been sold at auction for over £161,000. On the auction
block were 32 letters, each sold separately in a sale titled:
‘Diana, The Private Correspondence of a Princess.’ The
correspondence was between Diana and two of her friends, Susie and
Tarek Kassem. The notes span three years from before Diana divorced
the now King Charles III to just…
The famous names who will bring the music at the Coronation to life
18th February 2023
Buckingham Palace has released more
information about King Charles III’s Coronation on 6 May at
Westminster Abbey. The composers, conductors, and performers who
will fill the Abbey with music have been announced. In
keeping with his plan to modernise the Coronation…
King Charles III's poignant tribute to Prince Philip at the coronation
18th February 2023
King Charles III will pay special tribute
to his late father, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at his
coronation service, it can be revealed. In the musical elements of
his coronation service, The King has requested that Greek Orthodox
music feature in tribute. According…
The musical programme for King Charles
III’s Coronation service has been officially unveiled, with 12
pieces specifically commissioned by The King and a range of
performers from a variety of musical genres represented. Buckingham
Palace announced the news today, noting that a range “of musical
styles and performers blend tradition, heritage and ceremony with
new musical voices of today…
