In years gone by, it was customary for the birth of any royal baby to be witnessed by the UK Home Secretary ensuring the new arrival was genuine.
The Queen’s cousin, Princess Alexandra, was the last royal to have had her birth witnessed by the by an official political observer in 1936.
Sir John Simon, Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Office, was present when Princess Marina…
A life dedicated to the crown: the many decades of service of the Duke of Kent
29th September 2023
For 70 years, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent has led a life of service to the crown. Edward, the son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and the grandson of King George V will turn 88 this year. Ahead of his birthday, here is a look back at his seven decades of service.
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The Duke of Kent marks a poignant anniversary in August and one that cements a strange and unlooked for place in the history books.
Prince Edward is the only person in recorded history to hold a royal dukedom for eighty years.
His Royal Highness, 87, became Duke of…
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…
A salute to The King from the Duke of Kent as the senior royals attend Trooping the Colour
17th June 2023
The Duke of Kent was amongst the senior royals in attendance at Trooping the Colour on Saturday in Central London.
The annual event, which celebrates the monarch’s official birthday, also saw the traditional balcony appearance in the early afternoon.
As The King…
The Duchess of Kent carries out rare public official engagement to support young people in music
9th June 2023
The Duchess of Kent has hosted a special concert, celebrating her love of music and encouragement for young performers.
The Duchess, along with her husband, attended a reception and concert at St. James’ Palace supporting the work of the charity, Future…
Princess Michael of Kent steps in for daughter-in-law, Lady Frederick Windsor, at engagement to celebrate Chelsea Buns
18th May 2023
Princess Michael of Kent has stepped in for her daughter-in-law, Lady Frederick Windsor, to judge the World Chelsea Bun Awards.
Lady Frederick, better known as Sophie Winkleman, was due to be a judge at the the 5th annual awards ceremony hosted by Partridges which celebrates the currant buns.
However, Sophie has become “unavoidably not available” according to a spokesperson, with…
Princess Alexandra gains a whole new fanbase in official coronation pictures
12th May 2023
In the days following the Coronation of King Charles, many are still talking about the service and pageantry. For some, their focus is on the official Coronation portraits and one royal who may seem unfamiliar, Princess Alexandra.
The first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II…
Queen Elizabeth II's loyal cousins attend the Coronation of King Charles & Queen Camilla
6th May 2023
Queen Elizabeth II’s loyal cousins attended the Coronation Service of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey.
The Duke of Kent – who also attended the 1953 Coronation of Elizabeth and paid homage to her, watched Saturday’s service with…
The modern brides of the House of Kent have all made history with their royal marriages in one way or another and the gowns they wore on their big day are certainly memorable. Two took centre stage in some of the most ancient churches in England while another was worn at a very modern marriage hundreds of miles from home. They share an air of romance while having striking features all of their…
