Duke and Duchess of Kent engagements, news and chat

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended the Senior Colonels' Conference and Dinner at Clarence House.

- Court Circular || 16 June 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this afternoon officially opened the new Tower Lifeboat Station at Lifeboat Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2, and was received by Mrs Rosemary Prescott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

- Court Circular || 23 June 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, King Edward VII's Hospital (Sister Agnes), this evening held a Reception at St James's Palace.

- Court Circular || 26 June 2023

[Nightowl]

Still working hard for the Monarchy, just like HM did.  Bet he is a real character im private life.

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) today attended a Drumhead Service at St James's Palace.

- Court Circular || 28 June 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Hanover Band, this evening held a Reception and Concert at St James's Palace.

- Court Circular || 29 June 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, this afternoon attended a Cricket Match between the Commonwealth War Graves Commission XI and the Royal Household at Windsor, Berkshire.

- Court  Circular || 1 July 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Kent County Agricultural Society, this morning visited Kent County Show at Kent Showground, Detling Hill, Maidstone, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Lady Colgrain).

- Court Circular || 7 July 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Bletchley Park Trust, this morning visited the restored Block A and Teleprinter Building Extension at Bletchley Park and was received by Sir Francis Habgood (Deputy Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire).

- Court Circular || 13 July 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, former President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.

- Court Circular || 14 July 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit, 98-102 Wapping High Street, London E1, and was received by Dr Muhammad Bari (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

- Court Circular || 3 October 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this evening attended a Gala Concert and Reception at 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1, and was received by Mr Gareth Neame (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

- Court Circular || 4 October 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this evening officially opened 61 Whitehall, London SW1, on the completion of its renovation and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).

- Court Circular || 23 October 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, President, the Stroke Association, this morning received Mr Stephen King (Chairman of Trustees) and Ms Juliet Bouverie (Chief Executive) at Kensington Palace.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception given by His Excellency Professor Piotr Wilczek at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, 47, Portland Place, London W1.

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), was represented by Brigadier Sir Melville Jameson (former Commanding Officer, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards) at the Thanksgiving Service for Lieutenant Colonel Michael Blacklock (former Commanding Officer, The Royal Scots Greys) which was held in St James' Church, Station Road, Muthill, Crieff, Perthshire, today.

- Court Circular || 24 October 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.

- Court Circular || 25 October 2023

[PrincessOfPeace]

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.

- Court Circular || 1 November 2023

[Curryong]

It looks as if the late Queen?s cousins, specifically the Duke of Kent and his sister Princess Alexandra, are headed for retirement. Princess Alexandra is very frail, looked exceptionally so at Charles?s Coronation, and the Duke has long-standing mobility issues (whoops, a pun!) meaning he has had to miss engagements. Alexandra has had only two or three engagements for several months.

The Duke of Kent ?reluctantly? misses Remembrance Sunday commemorations due to mobility issues ? Royal Central

As well, the Duke has been gradually handing over several of his more prominent patronages. The latest is his Presidency of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, a very important position which involves some travel. Princess Anne is to take over, apparently. Perhaps Tim will deputise for her sometimes.

The Duke of Kent passes on important role to Princess Anne ? Royal Central

[TLLK]

@Curryong-I agree that the time in which the Kent siblings retire from royal duties is drawing near. It was very evident at the events related to the Queen's Lying-in-State and her funeral, that Edward was struggling physically. Also  the group photo from King Charles III's coronation clearly showed that Edward and Sophie were physically supporting Alexandra. Even their younger brother Michael appears to be having some issues, so perhaps there's some genetic issue here?

Both have served their nation and two monarchs now for decades, I hope that both will choose to retire and enjoy their remaining time in peace and as much comfort as possible.

Also I agree that Anne is a fitting replacement for Edward with the Commonwealth Graves and that it would be appropriate for Timothy to substitute for her now and then.

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended a Christmas Carol Service held by The Princess of Wales in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

- Court Circular || 8 December 2023

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The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this morning received Mr Mark Dowie (Chief Executive) at Kensington Palace.

- Court Circular || 17 January 2024

[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 || 24 January 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Concert given by Dame Mitsuko Uchida, accompanied by the Philharmonia Orchestra, at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

- Court Circular || 25 January 2024

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent this morning received Vice Admiral Peter Hudson (Vice Chairman, Commonwealth War Graves Commission) and Ms Claire Horton (Director General) to mark His Royal Highness's retirement as President of the Commission.

- Court Circular || 6 February 2024

[LouisFerdinand]

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent married Katharine Worsley.   
Is Lucy Worsley, the British historian, author, curator and television presenter related to The Duchess of Kent and her father Sir William Worsley, 4th Baronet, Lord-lieutenant of North Riding?

[PrincessOfPeace]

The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), was present at the Thanksgiving Service for Lieutenant General Sir Norman Arthur (former Commanding Officer, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards) which was held at St Stephen's Church, Sparsholt, Hampshire, this afternoon.

 - Court Circular || 16 February 2024