Royal News

The Duchess of Kent's family accompany her coffin to Westminster Cathedral

The Duchess of Kent’s coffin has been brought to Westminster Cathedral ahead of her funeral. The Duke of Kent, leaning on the arm of his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor, bowed his head as the bearer party approached the Cathedral carrying the coffin of his wife of over 60 years. Royal Family You Tube still/ fair use The Duchess’ immediate family gathered at the Cathedral on the…
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British Royals

The Duke of Kent pays visit to Kent

The Duke of Kent paid a visit to Dover on Wednesday, returning to Kent for an important engagement. The 88-year-old royal was on hand to celebrate the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s 200th anniversary with a visit to its Dover station. It was a full-circle moment for the Duke, who went aboard the City of London II lifeboat, which he named in May 1998. The royal toured the Dover…
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Royal NewsThe Kents

The Duke of Kent receives special gift from Commonwealth organisation

The Duke of Kent received a special gift from a longstanding partnership, marking 53 years at the helm of a special Commonwealth organisation. In a social media post, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission shared that they had a commissioned a special gift to recognise the Duke of Kent’s 53 years of service as its President. The Cross of Sacrifice was specially made at the Commission’s…
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Coronation

The crowds want more! A surprise encore for Buckingham Palace balcony appearance that sealed historic Coronation day

It was the crowning moment of a historic day when the Royal Family appeared on the balcony to greet the cheering crowds gathered below Buckingham Palace. Despite the rain that dampened the celebration, thousands came out from the two sides of The Mall and, walking orderly behind MET police officers, reached the space in front of Buckingham Palace and around the Queen Victoria…
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