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Despite their advancing age, the royal cousins continue to be stalwarts for The Royal Family

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8th January 2023
When we think of the British Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II immediately springs to mind. She was the leader for an incredible 70 years. But as remarkable as she was, even she could not do everything alone. For the entirety of her reign, four, supportive, hard-working and, often unsung, individuals were alongside her every step of the way. It is no surprise that in 2023 and during the reign of…
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The Duke of Kent to release his memoirs in 2022

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22nd December 2021
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's year in photos

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9th October 2021
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 related to sport, engineering, industry, and military activities, including commemoration of those lost in war. Though he…
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The Duke of Kent to retire as Wimbledon's President

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9th July 2021
The Duke of Kent, a perennial presence at the Wimbledon tournament each year, has announced that after 50 years at the helm, he will be stepping down as the Club’s President. The news came as the final weekend of this year’s event got under way. Prince Edward, who has been President of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 1969 following the death of his mother, will…
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The Duke of Kent at 85: His Charities and Patronages

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7th October 2020
The Duke of Kent has long been a valued working member of the Royal Family, with his main areas of interest including war commemoration, rescue, medicine, social care, sport, innovation, business, engineering, music and fostering relations between the UK and Germany. On his 85th birthday, let’s take a look at some of the many patronages and organisations he continues to work with. All…
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