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 Court Circular 18th June:
The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Hon. Lady Ogilvy, today held a Chapter of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the Throne Room, Windsor Castle.

Court Circular 19th June:
The Duke of Kent, President of the Council, King Edward VII's Hospital (Sister Agnes), this evening held a private viewing of the "Splendours of the Subcontinent: a Prince's Tour of India 1875-6" Exhibition at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

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Court Circular 29th September:
The Duke of Kent this morning departed Royal Air Force Northolt for Greece and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Thessalonica Airport by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic (Her Excellency Ms. Katharine Smith).

His Royal Highness later visited the Museum for the Macedonian Struggle, Thessalonica.

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Reception at the Thessaloniki Cultural Centre, Thessalonica.

Mr. Nicholas Marden is in attendance.

Court Circular 30th September:
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, today carried out the following engagements in Greece to commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice of Thessalonica.

His Royal Highness this morning laid a wreath at Saragol Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Kilkis.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Karasouli Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Polykastro, and laid a wreath.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Luncheon at Polykastro Officers' Club.

The Duke of Kent later laid a wreath at a Service of Remembrance at the Commonwealth War Graves Doiran Memorial.

His Royal Highness afterwards laid a wreath during a Service of Commemoration at the Greek Military Cemetery, Doiran.

The Duke of Kent later departed Greece for Macedonia and was received upon arrival in Skopje by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia (Her Excellency Ms. Rachel Galloway).

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Today, October 4, the Duke of Kent attended a reception at the German Embassy in London to celebrate the Day of German Unity (October 3):

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Cepe Smith on Twitter: "On a personal note, Duke of Kent gets my vote today -word of the Woosters! CC 11/10 His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening

QuoteCC 11/10 His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended the Biennial Dinner of the PG Wodehouse Society (United Kingdom) at Gray?s Inn, 8 South Square, London WC1.

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Court Circular 16th October:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon held a Luncheon for Bloodwise at St. James's Palace

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The Duke of Kent visits the Channel Islands ? Royal Central

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(By Man vyi, Public Domain, Wiki Commons)

The Duke of Kent visited the Channel Islands this week with stops in Guernsey and Alderney. It was his first official trip to the islands for over ten years.

The Duke?s visit took place on October 17th. His first port of call was Alderney, the northernmost inhabited island in the group which sits around ten miles off the coast of France.

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Court Circular 27th October:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Concert at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Court Circular 29th October:
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

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Court Circular 30th October:
The Duke of Kent, Field Marshal, this morning attended the Senior Serving and Retired Officers' Briefing at the Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1.

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HRH The Duke of Kent presents JTA with Queen's Award

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Court Circular 6th November:
The Duke of Kent this morning departed from Gatwick Airport, London, for Malta and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Malta International Airport by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr. Stuart Gill).

His Royal Highness this evening visited The Queen's Soldiers Exhibition at Fort Rinella, Kalkara, and attended a Reception for Maltese and British veterans.

Captain Alexander Potter is in attendance.

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Court Circular 7th November:
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this morning carried out the following engagements in Malta to celebrate the Order?s Two Hundredth Anniversary.

His Royal Highness first visited the Upper Barrakka Garden, Valletta, and laid a wreath at the tomb of the Hon Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Maitland (first Grand Master of the Order).

The Duke of Kent later called upon The President of the Republic of Malta at the Grandmaster?s Palace, Valletta.

His Royal Highness afterwards viewed restored paintings of St Michael and St George at the Grandmaster?s Palace.

Subsequently Dr George Vella (former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malta) was received by The Duke of Kent at the Grandmaster?s Palace when His Royal Highness presented him with the Insignia of an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.

The Duke of Kent afterwards opened the Order of St Michael and St George in Malta 1818-2018 Exhibition at Malta Postal Museum, Archbishop Street, Valletta.

His Royal Highness, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this afternoon laid a wreath at Pieta Military Cemetery.

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, this evening attended a Reception at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta to celebrate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St. George.

His Royal Highness later attended a Dinner onboard HMS Diamond in the Grand Harbour, Valletta.

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Court Circular 20th November:
The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the British-German Association, this morning received Mr Stephen Watson upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Peter Barnes upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, President of the Council, King Edward VII?s Hospital (Sister Agnes), this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

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Court Circular 26th November:
The Duke of Kent this evening attended the Chopin Society Gala Concert and Dinner, Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

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Court Circular 4th December:
The Duke of Kent this morning presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2018: Innovation to Monodraught Limited, Halifax House, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt.).

His Royal Highness afterwards presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2018: Innovation to Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited, Windsor House, Turnpike Road, High Wycombe.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2018: Innovation to Trio Healthcare Limited, Missenden Abbey, London Road, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.


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Court Circular 7th December:
The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, this morning presented Operational Service medals at Beachley Barracks, Chepstow, to members of the Battalion who have recently returned from Iraq.

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he Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon visited the Brothers in Alms ? Peace through Sacrifice Exhibition at Freemasons? Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, later attended the Rulers? Lunch at Freemasons? Hall

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 Court Circular 13th December:
The Duke of Kent, President, the Scout Association, this morning visited the 2nd Warwick Sea Scouts, St Nicholas Park, Pickard Street, Warwick, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Warwickshire (Mr Timothy Cox).

His Royal Highness today officially opened the new physiotherapy gymnasium at Helen Ley House Castel Froma Neuro Care, Baricote Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Fillongley Village Hall, Coventry Road, Fillongley, to celebrate its Eightieth Anniversary.


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The Duchess of Cornwall, Princess Alexandra of Kent and the Duke of Kent attended a Service of Thanksgiving for Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today, January 31. Lord Carrington, died aged 99 last July, and had been the longest serving member of the House of Lords:

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Gert's Royals on Twitter: "CC Sunday: The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Germany and was received upon

QuoteCC Sunday: The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Germany and was received upon arrival at Berlin Tegel Airport this evening by Her Majesty?s Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany. Mr Nicholas Turnbull is in attendance.

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Court Circular 11th February:
The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the Dresden Trust, this afternoon visited the Gr?nes Gewandhaus, Dresden, and was received by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany (His Excellency Sir Sebastian Wood).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Dresden University of Technology.

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Ceremony at Semper Opera, Dresden, for the Tenth Anniversary of the Dresden International Peace Prize.

His Royal Highness later attended a Dinner at Dresden Castle to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of the Dresden International Peace Prize.

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The Duchess of Kent and Nicholas Robinson, with the new ambassador of their charity Future Talent, Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

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ourt Circular 21st February:
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, this evening attended a Dinner at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, Surrey.

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Court Circular 25th February:
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this afternoon held a Lunch for the University of Surrey at Buckingham Palace

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Court Circular 27th February:
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Cyprus and this afternoon arrived at Larnaca International Airport.
Captain Alexander Potter is in attendance.