Duke and Duchess of Kent engagements, news and chat

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent this morning attended the launch of the Life in a Military Family Garden, planted by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners in support of the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Year, Guildhall, London EC2.

 - Court Circular || 20 February 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this morning received Sir Richard Mantle at Kensington Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as General Director.

 - Court Circular || 21 February 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

NEW: The Duke of Kent, as President of
@RNLI, is attending the Service of Thanksgiving, celebrating the institution's 200th anniversary at
@wabbey.

The 88-year-old cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, and working royal, is using a walking stick to help keep him mobile.

https://x.com/CameronDLWalker/status/1764618044901310807?s=20

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, was present at a Service of Thanksgiving to commemorate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which was held in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, this morning.

 - Court Circular || 5 March 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Household Brigade Lodge Number 2614 Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.

 - Court Circular || 5 March 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended a Meeting of Royal Alpha Lodge Number 16 at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2, held to commemorate Prince Michael of Kent's Fiftieth Year of Membership.

 - Court Circular || 13 March 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Board of Grand Stewards Dinner at Buck's Club, 18 Clifford Street, London W1.

 - Court Circular || 20 March 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the British-German Association, this morning held a Reception at St James's Palace.

 - Court Circular || 27 March 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning received Colonel James Leask (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel) at Kensington Palace.

 - Court Circular || 2 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this evening held a Dinner at St James's Palace.

 - Court Circular || 3 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

HRH The Duke of Kent has been awarded the BGA Medal of Honour for his outstanding contribution to British-German relations.
For decades he has been a key driver of bringing 🇩🇪 and  🇬🇧 closer together, for which we are truly grateful.
Congratulations on this well-deserved honour!

https://x.com/GermanEmbassy/status/1773290847582265450

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this afternoon presided at the Post-Graduate Degree Ceremony for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford, Surrey.

 - Court Circular || 10 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent will hand over the Colonelcy of the Scots Guards to The Duke of Edinburgh.

https://x.com/RoyalFamily/status/1779411037030121854

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke Of Kent Attends Final Black Sunday Events As Colonel Of The Scots Guards:

https://www.gettyimages.de/editorial-images/news/event/the-duke-of-kent-attends-final-black-sunday-events-as-colonel-of-the-scots-guards/776132166?editorialproducts=all

[Lothwen]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5u7uUsM4Mc/?igsh=MWF5bWVmb3gxMW1wbA==


That's an amazing period of service. I personally think he's earned the right to retire fully from any more royal duties

[TLLK]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C5u7uUsM4Mc/?igsh=MWF5bWVmb3gxMW1wbA==


That's an amazing period of service. I personally think he's earned the right to retire fully from any more royal duties

Tha Duke of Kent has served his nation and family faithfully for decades.

[Nightowl]

Yes,he is one of the very best along with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to serve without huge fan fare.  They understood loyalty and the job at HM's side all their lives.  That deserves huge respect and admiration in my book.

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Mr. Jonathan Spence (Pro Grand Master) at Kensington Palace.

 - Court Circular || 16 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Tank Museum, this morning received Lieutenant General Sir William Rollo (Chairman of Trustees) at Kensington Palace.

 - Court Circular || 18 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this afternoon attended a Luncheon for former Officers of the Royal Scots Greys at Boodle's, St James's Street, London SW1.

 - Court Circular || 19 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, attended a Service of Thanksgiving to commemorate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which was held in York Minster this afternoon and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (Mrs Johanna Ropner).

 - Court Circular || 20 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Society for Army Historical Research, this evening attended the Annual Awards Reception at the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3, and was received by the Earl Cadogan (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

 - Court Circular || 22 April 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon presided at the Annual Investiture of the Supreme Grand Chapter at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

His Royal Highness, Patron, the Kandahar Ski Club, this evening attended a Centenary Reception at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1, and was received by Mr Gareth Neame (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

 - Court Circular || 24 April 2024