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Princess Marina's long relationship with Wimbledon

With Wimbledon underway once again for the 2024 tournament, there will once more be royals present to take in a match or two. One glamorous duchess was a constant fixture at Wimbledon for decades and was a true symbol of the championship.  Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, remains the royal most closely associated with Wimbledon. The beautiful and sophisticated Greek Princess married The Duke…
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Fifty years on: The death of Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent

In the last days of August 1968, the Royal Family made a sad and surprising announcement. Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent’s health was ”giving rise to anxiety” following the diagnosis of an inoperable brain tumour. There was  sympathy for the duchess, a popular member of the House of Windsor for over three decades, and good wishes began to pour in. However, surprise turned to…
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