A thread for the Duke and Duchess of Kent and family's news and general chat.SPECIAL FEATURE: A voice for the unborn: Lord Nicholas Windsor in Australia (John Ballantyne) (http://www.newsweekly.com.au/article.php?id=5371)
QuoteLord Nicholas, 42, is the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent, a great-grandson of King George V and first cousin once removed of Queen Elizabeth II.
On the eve of the Melbourne march, he delivered the inaugural March for the Babies Oration at Melbourne's Sofitel Hotel.
Before he commenced his address, he made a special request to the audience. He asked them: "Please can we begin by keeping a minute's silence? I ask you to pray for our brothers and sisters in the human family who are at this moment alive in the wombs of their mothers, but for whom another day of life is not a given.... Pray too for those same mothers that they may have the courage, and the love of others, so as to bring their child into this world."
In his speech he said: "We are always first of all for life, welcoming it, joyful at the good news of new life, but inspired to hasten to help the mother less able to help herself. Because, for all manner of reasons, childbearing, childbirth and childrearing are tasks that call for great sacrifice and courage on the part of women....
"Loud voices aren't all we need. We need soft and sweet voices too. And then again silence, because silence reminds us of the missing, the fallen, the painful absence of those who might have lived noisily amongst us — in our homes, in our streets and gardens. But they are absent, taken from us, and because of that they can too easily be forgotten.
ourt Circular 8th November:
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning, as First Grand Principal, attended a Meeting of the Supreme Grand Chapter at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.
Her Majesty was represented by The Duke of Kent at the Memorial Commemoration for Sir Ewen Fergusson (formerly Her Majesty's Ambassador to the French Republic) which was held at the National Gallery, London WC2, this evening.
Court Circular 9th November:
The Duke of Kent this morning officially opened Folkestone Museum, the Town Hall, 1-2 Guildhall Street, Folkestone, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L'Isle).
His Royal Highness this afternoon officially opened the Jaguar Lodge, the Big Cat Sanctuary, Headcorn Road, Smarden, Kent.
The Duke of Kent later presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade to Premier Coatings Limited, Marley Farm Industrial Estate, Headcorn Road, Smarden.
Court Circular 11th November:
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. The Duke of Kent was also present.
Court Circular 12th November:
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh were present this morning during the Ceremony at the Cenotaph on the occasion of Remembrance Day. Wreaths were also laid by The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge, Prince Henry of Wales, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal and The Duke of Kent.
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WATCH: Duke of Kent unveils plaque as Havant manufacturer turns 40 - The News (http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/watch-duke-of-kent-unveils-plaque-as-havant-manufacturer-turns-40-1-8245425)
The Duke of Kent as Honorary Fellow presented The Royal Society of Literature Giles St. Aubyn Awards for Non-Fiction in London yesterday, November 29:
Court Circular 6th December:
QuoteThe Duke of Kent, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, this morning presided at the Degree Presentation Ceremony at King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10, and was received by Dr. Pieter van der Merwe (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Court Circular 13th December:
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Royal Alpha Lodge Installation at Freemasons Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.
Top Royal business award for Road Safety Support International (RSSi)| Road Safety Support (https://www.roadsafetysupport.co.uk/news/top-royal-business-award-forroad-safety-support-international-rssi)
The Duke presented the Queen's Award for road safety today.
Court Circular 27th January:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a performance of "Das Rheingold" at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1.
King Edward VII :: The Duke of Kent visits King Edward VII's Hospital (http://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/about-king-edward-vii/news/high-royal-highness-the-duke-of-kent-visits-our-staff-and-patients-as-well-as-our-new-centre-for-veterans-health/)
Court Circular 8th February:
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Board of Grand Stewards? Dinner at the Garrick Club, 15 Garrick Street, London WC2.
Royal Circular @Royal_Circular
QuoteThe Duke of Kent will visit Cyprus on Monday 12th February. He will visit in his role as Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards who are deployed on a UN peacekeeping mission.
Court Circular 12th February:
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this morning departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Cyprus and this evening arrived at Larnaca International Airport.
Captain Alexander Potter is in attendance.
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Court Circular 13th February:
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), today undertook engagements in Cyprus.
His Royal Highness this morning attended a Command Briefing and met soldiers from the Regiment, Ledra Palace, Nicosia.
The Duke of Kent today attended a Regimental Lunch in the Officers' Mess, Ledra Palace.
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Green Line.
The Duke of Kent afterwards visited the Mobile Force Reserve in Nicosia.
His Royal Highness later visited Gleneagles Camp and Nicosia International Airport.
The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Regimental Dinner in the Officers' Mess at Ledra Palace
Photo of Edward meeting with troops in Cyprus.
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The Duke of Kent opens University of Buckingham's new medical centre - Buckingham Advertiser (https://www.buckinghamtoday.co.uk/news/education/the-duke-of-kent-opens-university-of-buckingham-s-new-medical-centre-1-8386163)
QuoteThe centre will be used by medical students, training doctors, nurses and health professionals, and houses simulation operating theatres, a 200-seater lecture theatre, and replica wards for University students to practice in.
Royal Central @RoyalCentral
QuoteThe Duke of Kent will visit the Masonic Charitable Foundation in London, as Grand President.
The Duke of Kent will attend the Rulers' Lunch at Freemasons Hall in his role as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England.
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QuoteWe were honoured to be joined today by HRH the Duke of Kent, Grand President of the MCF, for the official opening of our new offices. It was a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the impact of our work, made possible by the dedicated support of #Freemasons across the country
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Court Circular 28th February:
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this evening attended the Adams-Sweeting Lecture, University of Surrey, Stag Hill, Guildford, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr. Michael More-Molyneux).
Court Circular 1st March:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this evening attended a Dinner at the Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1.
Royal Central @RoyalCentral
QuoteThe Duke of Kent will visit Ricardo PLC, Shoreham Technical Centre, Pooley Sword Limited, and Fittleworth Medical Limited in West Sussex
Court Circular 6th March:
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Pooley Sword, Highdown House, Shoreham-by-Sea, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex (Mrs Susan Pyper).
His Royal Highness later visited Ricardo plc, Shoreham Technical Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea.
The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Fittleworth Medical, 2 Henry Lock Way, Littlehampton, West Sussex
Royal Central @RoyalCentral
QuoteThe Duke of Kent will visit Cranfield University in Bedfordshire.
Duke of Kent officially opens new facility at Cranfield University - Bedford Today (https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/duke-of-kent-officially-opens-new-facility-at-cranfield-university-1-8412766)
QuoteThe Duke of Kent visited Cranfield University to officially open the new IMEC (intelligent mobility engineering centre) building.
Royal Central @RoyalCentral
QuoteThe Duke of Kent will visit his patronage, Bletchley Park Trust, and Milton Keynes Snap, in Buckinghamshire.
Court Circular 17th April:
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended a Dinner for the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers at St. James's Palace.
Court Circular 8th May:
The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, this afternoon presented British-German Association Medals of Honour at St. James's Palace.
His Royal Highness later officially opened the Jack Pouchot building, Westminster City School, 55 Palace Street, London SW1.
Court Circular 23rd May:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon held a Luncheon for St. Mungo's and RollonMonday at Buckingham Palace
The Duke of Kent shows no signs of slowing down as he advertises for a new Private Secretary ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-kents/the-duke-of-kent-shows-no-signs-of-slowing-down-as-he-advertises-for-a-new-private-secretary-103760)
Court Circular 11th June:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Gala Evening, Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.
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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The DoK presents Angelique Kerber with her trophy as the Ladies Single Champion at Wimbledon 2018
The LTDA on Twitter: "Cabbies and the LAS launch the taxi defibrillator scheme at LAS HQ! Thanks to HRH Duchess of Kent, Heidi Alexander ( dep Mayor) (https://twitter.com/TheLTDA/status/1024613087683465216)
A rare engagement for Katherine Kent.
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).
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):
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 (https://twitter.com/CepeSmith/status/1050527295432216576?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet)
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.
Court Circular 16th October:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon held a Luncheon for Bloodwise at St. James's Palace
The Duke of Kent visits the Channel Islands ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-duke-of-kent-visits-the-channel-islands-110623)
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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.
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.
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 (http://aroundtherings.com/site/A__74970/Title__HRH-The-Duke-of-Kent-presents-JTA-with--Queens-Award/292/Articles)
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.
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.
Court Circular 26th November:
The Duke of Kent this evening attended the Chopin Society Gala Concert and Dinner, Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.
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.
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
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.
Rugby club's Duke of Kent visit - Places - Warwickshire Life (https://www.warwickshirelife.co.uk/out-about-2-9059/places-2-9062/rugby-club-39-s-duke-of-kent-visit-1-1863348?id=3&storyId=1)
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:
Gert's Royals on Twitter: "CC Sunday: The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Germany and was received upon (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals/status/1094753029746839554)
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.
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.
Court Circular 25th February:
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this afternoon held a Lunch for the University of Surrey at Buckingham Palace
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.
Court Circular 5th March:
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Kennel Club, Clarges Street, London W1.
Another Royal quietly representing the Crown.
Court Circular 6th March:
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Board of Grand Stewards? Dinner, Boodle?s, 28 St James?s Street, London SW1.
Court Circular 7th March:
The Duke of Kent this morning opened the Commemorative Garden in Guildhall Yard, London EC2, to mark the launch of the 2019 Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch in support of King Edward VII's Hospital (Sister Agnes) of which His Royal Highness is President.
Court Circular 30th April:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, today received Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Lamb upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Head upon assuming the appointment.
Court Circular 1st May:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, today received Mr Paul Boissier upon relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive and Mr Mark Dowie upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1.
Court Circular 17th May:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed Heathrow Airport, London, for Greece, and was received later upon arrival at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport by Her Majesty?s Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic (Her Excellency Miss Katherine Smith).
Captain Alexander Potter is in attendance.
Court Circular 18th May:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning laid a wreath at Phaleron Cemetery, Poseidonos Avenue, 8 Alimos, Athens, Greece.
His Royal Highness afterwards visited HNS Averof and HNS Olympias in Flisvos Marina, Athens.
The Duke of Kent today visited the residence of the Ambassador from the Italian Republic to Greece in Athens (formerly the residence of Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark) and was received by the Italian Ambassador (His Excellency Mr Luigi Marras).
Court Circular 19th May:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, this morning attended a Service to celebrate the Bicentenary of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, at Holy Trinity Church, Lavrenti Mavili 21, Kerkira, Corfu, Greece.
His Royal Highness, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, today laid a wreath at the Naval Memorial to sailors lost during the Corfu Channel Incident, in the British Cemetery in Corfu.
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this evening officially opened an exhibition to mark the Order?s Bicentenary at the Palace of St Michael and St George, Kapodistriou 114, Kerkira.
Court Circular 20th May:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Mon Repos Palace, Corfu, Greece.
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch on board HMS Duncan, Corfu Harbour.
The Duke of Kent this evening arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Greece.
Captain Alexander Potter was in attendance.
Court Circular 21st May:
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The Queen gave an Afternoon Party in the garden of Buckingham Palace.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy were present.
Court Circular 25th May:
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The Duke of Kent, President, Wellington College, this morning attended Speech Day at Duke?s Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire.
His Royal Highness, President, Royal Choral Society, this evening attended a Gala Concert at Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1.
Duke of Kent involved in a car crash ? Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-kents/duke-of-kent-involved-in-a-car-crash-124090)
Court Circular 25th June:
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Kent this afternoon opened the Cereal Innovation Centre, Morning Foods Limited, Gresty Road, Crewe, and was received by Mr. John Lea (Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire).
His Royal Highness later visited British Salt Limited, Cledford Lane, Middlewich, on the occasion of their Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr. David Briggs).
The Duke of Kent afterwards visited Bentley Motors Limited, CW1 House, Pyms Lane, Crewe.
The Duke of Kent as Patron of the Kent County Agricultural Society attended the 90th Kent County Show, at Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, today, July 5:
QuoteCC Monday: The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships in Church Road, London SW19.
Court Circular 23rd July:
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The Duke of Kent this morning visited Crayford Town Centre to commemorate the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919 by John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown and was received by Major David Hewer (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
His Royal Highness today planted a tree at Hall Place and Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, in commemoration of the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919 by John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown.
The Duchess of Kent conducts a rare interview which will be aired next week ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/the-duchess-of-kent-conducts-a-rare-interview-which-will-be-aired-next-week-129186/)
QuoteThe Duchess of Kent has conducted a rare interview which will be broadcast on Classic FM this coming Monday.
The Duchess, who prefers to be known as Katharine Kent, has given an interview as part of a special programme on Classic FM celebrating her charity, Future Talent.
Presented by Alexander Armstrong, the programme will air on Bank Holiday Monday at 8pm, and will feature recordings of spectacular young musicians and Future Talent alumni performing at Buckingham Palace.
The Duchess of Kent helped to found Future Talent after seeing the lack of support available to talented young musicians.
The charity supports young people between the ages of 5 and 18 who would not otherwise have the financial means to develop their musical talent.
Katharine?s biggest passion in life is music, and the very few engagements which she still conducts as a member of The Royal Family are usually musically based. As well as teaching in Hull and London, the Duchess also rented out a flat in London where she taught piano lessons.
Court Circular 16th September:
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Kent, President, this evening attended a Dinner at Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, Whitehall, London SW1.
A celebration of the Royal Northern College of Music - Royal Northern College of Music (https://www.rncm.ac.uk/news/a-celebration-of-the-royal-northern-college-of-music/)
QuoteOn Wednesday 4 September HRH The Duchess of Kent, RNCM President Emeritus, hosted an evening of celebration at London?s historic St James?s Palace.
A rare engagement for Katherine who has more or less retired from royal life.
The Duchess of Kent celebrates music at reception in London ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/the-duchess-of-kent-celebrates-music-at-reception-in-london-130681/)
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Quotet?s long been known as one of her great passions in life and earlier this month, the Duchess of Kent celebrated the world of music as she made a rare public appearance at an event in London. The duchess, in her role as Emeritus President of the Royal Northern College of Music, welcomed students past and present as well as staff to a special evening at St. James? Palace.
Over 90 people attended the event on September 4th 2019 which included a reception and meal as well as speeches and music. The Principal of the RNCM, Linda Merrick, said ?It was an honour to celebrate our achievements with friends old and new, and to offer them an intimate glimpse into our exciting and dynamic world. I would like to take this opportunity to thank HRH The Duchess of Kent personally for hosting so graciously what was a truly wonderful evening.?
Court Circular 25th September:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this afternoon attended a Service of Evensong for the Order in St Paul?s Cathedral, London EC4.
Court Circular 23rd October:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, President, this evening held a Reception at St James?s Palace to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
Court Circular 24th October:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning officially opened the Engineering Academy at South Staffordshire College, the Green, Cannock, and was received by Mr James Leavesley (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited St Mary?s Lichfield, Market Square, Lichfield, Staffordshire, to mark the completion of the building?s renovation.
The Duke of Kent later visited Lichfield Cathedral.
Gert's Royals (@Gertsroyals) on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Gertsroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor)
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The Duke of Kent, Patron, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening held a Recital and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
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The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this morning received Mr Ian Hewitt (Chairman).
Duke of Kent presented with certificate to mark 50 years as President of the RNLI ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/duke-of-kent-presented-with-certificate-to-mark-50-years-as-president-of-the-rnli-134723/)
QuoteThe Duke of Kent has been presented with The Institution?s Thanks on Vellum certificate to mark 50 years as President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) as thanks for his dedication to the charity.
Stuart Popham, RNLI Chair, and Mark Dowie, RNLI Chief Executive, were at St James?s Palace on Tuesday, 10 December to present the Duke with the honour.
ourt Circular 27th January:
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, this evening presented awards at the Trinity Laban Gold Medal Showcase, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1, and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
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Court Circular 28th January:
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Hanover Band, this morning received Mr. Stephen Neiman (General Manager).
Court Circular 1st February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this afternoon attended a performance of Siegfried at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1.
Court Circular 10th February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning met visually impaired students using the Vision Resource Centre at Plantsbrook School, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, and was received by Mrs Fleur Sexton (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the 800th organ recital by Birmingham City organist Mr Thomas Trotter at Town Hall Symphony Hall, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, and was received by Dr Beverly Lindsay (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands).
The Duke of Kent later visited the jewellery design and production centre of Deakin and Francis Limited, 15-17 Regent Place, Birmingham, and was received by Mr Clive Stone (Deputy Lieutenant of Midlands).
Court Circular 11th February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Mr Matthew Burrows (Secretary, Household Brigade Lodge Number 2614).
Quote from: TLLK on February 12, 2020, 05:48:45 PM
Court Circular 10th February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning met visually impaired students using the Vision Resource Centre at Plantsbrook School, Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, and was received by Mrs Fleur Sexton (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
His Royal Highness this afternoon attended the 800th organ recital by Birmingham City organist Mr Thomas Trotter at Town Hall Symphony Hall, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, and was received by Dr Beverly Lindsay (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands).
The Duke of Kent later visited the jewellery design and production centre of Deakin and Francis Limited, 15-17 Regent Place, Birmingham, and was received by Mr Clive Stone (Deputy Lieutenant of Midlands).
Court Circular 11th February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Mr Matthew Burrows (Secretary, Household Brigade Lodge Number 2614).
Still doing his bit - good for him. I have always admired him.
Court Circular 18th February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning opened the renovated Brentwood Town Hall, Ingrave Road, Brentwood, and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst).
His Royal Highness, President, the Scout Association, this afternoon visited the Essex County Scout Camp at Skreens Park Activity Centre, Skreens Park Road, Roxwell, Chelmsford, Essex.
The Duke of Kent later visited Lodge Coaches, JW Lodge and Sons, the Street, High Easter, Chelmsford, to mark its Centenary.
Court Circular 24th February:
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Kent this morning opened Hayman Gin Distillery, 8A Weir Road, London SW12, and was received by Mr. Christopher Cotton (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Court Circular 25th February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this morning received Lady Robey (Chairman of the Board and Advisory Council) and Mr Timothy Walker (Chief Executive and Artistic Director).
Court Circular 27th February:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Honorary Liveryman, the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers, this afternoon attended a Lunch at Clothworkers? Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3.
Will George, Earl of St. Andrews inherit the title of Duke of Kent from his father Prince Edward?
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on March 03, 2020, 12:27:32 AM
Will George, Earl of St. Andrews inherit the title of Duke of Kent from his father Prince Edward?
Yes he will, and his son after him. Following the present Duke's death Kent will no longer be a Royal Dukedom though, unfortunately.
@LouisFerdinand and the same will happen for Edward's cousin Richard in regards to the Gloucester dukedom. His son Alexander and later his grandson will eventually inherit the title but they'll all be styled as "Your Grace" rather than you "Your Royal Highness."
The Duke of Kent as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission attended the 700th meeting of the Commission followed by a celebratory lunch at Canada House in London today, March 11:
Twitter (https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1237719486008037377)
QuoteThe Royal Family
@royalfamily
Reflecting on 50 years as President of the @CWGC
today, The Duke of Kent said:
?It has been, and continues to be, my privilege and honour to serve as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.?
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Dr David Staples (Chief Executive Officer).
- Court Circular ll 10 March 2020
And I assume that if those dukedoms die out the titles will go back to the royal family.
The Dukedom of Kent is not a particularly old Royal title. It came in with the Hanovarians and was created for George IIIs son Edward who became Queen Victoria's father. It's not likely to die out or return to the Royal fold as the present Duke has four grandsons. His younger son, Lord Nicholas Windsor has fathered three of them.
The one that I regret escaping is the Dukedom of Gloucester, which dates back to medieval times in the RF. The Present Duke has one son and one grandson who is now thirteen. There's a possibility of the dukedom dying out if Xian never marries or has sons I suppose, but it ceases to be a Royal Dukedom anyway as soon as the Earl of St Andrews, the heir, inherits the title, as he is not an HRH.
As soon as the heirs to Royal dukedoms inherit them these dukedoms cease to be Royal, as the recipients aren't HRHs. They just die out in the future if there are no sons to carry on.
It would be a remote possibility that there could be a new creation by the monarch of the day if this were to happen but as far as I know the only Royal Dukedom where this would occur in the knowable future is York, as Andrew has no son. There's a possibility that George may make a second son of his Duke of York, but it's unlikely to happen in William's reign for Louis, as, if Andrew keeps up the family average he's likely to live into his nineties.
Thank you for the background information
@Curryong. While I was aware of the history of the very old royal dukedoms ie Clarence, York and Gloucester, I was unaware that the Kent dukedom was relatively new.
Quote from: TLLK on March 12, 2020, 01:34:40 PM
Thank you for the background information @Curryong. While I was aware of the history of the very old royal dukedoms ie Clarence, York and Gloucester, I was unaware that the Kent dukedom was relatively new.
I didn't know either. But there Is In King Lear an Earl of kent and an Earl of Gloucester who are important characters... Kent is close to London, so close to the heart of the monarchy
If a royal dukedom dies out, can't the sovereign resurrect it, as the Sussex and Cambridge titles were done?
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on March 30, 2020, 06:05:16 PM
If a royal dukedom dies out, can't the sovereign resurrect it, as the Sussex and Cambridge titles were done?
Yes it can be recreated.
That's what happened with the Dukedom of Edinburgh. The Duke of E before Philip was Queen Victoria's second son, Alfred (Affie). His only son predeceased him (in ambiguous circumstances) and Alfred himself died not long afterwards. His British title (he also had a German one) was subsumed back into the Crown and remained so until 1947, when it was recreated for Prince Philip. It's odd to think that in 1947 there were still people around who could remember that other Duke of Edinburgh!
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Alfred died in 1900.
Thank you all for sharing the information about the historic royal dukedoms.
Curryong: Thank you for the great history lesson here, that was so informative as I learned something new about the royal family. :goodpost:
happens with a lot of royal dukedoms. Mosly, they haven't had heirs or tehir heirs died so the title died out and It was later recreated. It can happen with any title.
Was there not a title of Earl of Kent?
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on April 09, 2020, 01:09:13 AM
Was there not a title of Earl of Kent?
Yes there were Earldoms of Kent. Earls were a very high ranking in Anglo Saxon England (there were no Dukes) and Kent was of course an important kingdom, but the Normans also carried on the custom of Earls after the Conquest and in fact the earldom of Kent continued on into medieval times and beyond (in the Grey family.) However, Kent as a primary Royal Dukedom for a King's son was only introduced after the Hanovarian Kings came to the throne.
@Curryong-Thank you for the explanation and answer to @LouisFerdinand's question. :thanks:
@Curryong, Thank you for the explanation.
I just love and appreciate the historical and royal knowledge that exists within this forum. When Prince Harry was getting married there was a lot of discussion of titles he might have received, and the consensus was that Sussex was probably the best bet. I felt a little sad that Clarence, Albany or Connaught were not considered for "resurrection", since they were associated with Queen Victoria (her uncle and grandsons).
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on April 09, 2020, 09:47:20 PM
I just love and appreciate the historical and royal knowledge that exists within this forum. When Prince Harry was getting married there was a lot of discussion of titles he might have received, and the consensus was that Sussex was probably the best bet. I felt a little sad that Clarence, Albany or Connaught were not considered for "resurrection", since they were associated with Queen Victoria (her uncle and grandsons).
Clarence is associated with the not very smart Eddy Duke of Clarence. Connaught is in the irish republic, and Albany is not available because it was allocated to Leopold, and his son became a NAzi
Quote from: Princess Cassandra on April 09, 2020, 09:47:20 PM
I just love and appreciate the historical and royal knowledge that exists within this forum. When Prince Harry was getting married there was a lot of discussion of titles he might have received, and the consensus was that Sussex was probably the best bet. I felt a little sad that Clarence, Albany or Connaught were not considered for "resurrection", since they were associated with Queen Victoria (her uncle and grandsons).
Yes, but Connaught (the title borne by Prince Arthur, Queen Victoria's third son) is now associated with Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, so that was always off the table for Harry. And the RF seem to have an almost superstitious horror of some names/titles bringing bad luck healthwise. Witness the absence of any BRF Prince being christened John since the death of George V and Queen Mary's youngest son during the First World War.
With the death of the the last Duke of Clarence from pneumonia before he was thirty, I think the Queen turned instead to the Hanovarians. And after all, Cambridge was a title given to another son of George III, so 'Sussex' had a certain harmony with that as far as William and Harry were concerned.
Quote from: Curryong on April 09, 2020, 10:03:14 PM
Yes, but Connaught (the title borne by Prince Arthur, Queen Victoria's third son) is now associated with Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, so that was always off the table for Harry. And the RF seem to have an almost superstitious horror of some names/titles bringing bad luck healthwise. Witness the absence of any BRF Prince being christened John since the death of George V and Queen Mary's youngest son during the First World War.
With the death of the the last Duke of Clarence from pneumonia before he was thirty, I think the Queen turned instead to the Hanovarians. And after all, Cambridge was a title given to another son of George III, so 'Sussex' had a certain harmony with that as far as William and Harry were concerned.
I should hoep that they wouldn't have ever entertained the idea of using Connaught. Clarence is also associated with George duke of Clarence drowned in a butt of malmsey...
I think that Cambridge was given to WIll with a nod to Queen Mary, whose mother was a Cambridge.. ANd now there aren't many of the ducal titles that have been used, available. Cumberland also has bad vibes, so I think of the older title there was olnly Sussex left for Harry..
Yes Queen Mary's maternal grandfather was Adolphus, (Dolly) Duke of Cambridge, another of the innumerable sons of George III.
Clarence certainly didn't have a very salubrious history. The posters at the Alexandra Palace Forum loved Prince Eddy, btw, and thought he'd been badly treated by history.
I suppose William Duke of Clarence (a naval man) who became King William IV, was the best of a bad lot, even if he did have a very long affair with an actress Dora Jordan and ten children by her.
Quote from: Curryong on April 09, 2020, 10:50:56 PM
Yes Queen Mary's maternal grandfather was Adolphus, (Dolly) Duke of Cambridge, another of the innumerable sons of George III.
Clarence certainly didn't have a very salubrious history. The posters at the Alexandra Palace Forum loved Prince Eddy, btw, and thought he'd been badly treated by history.
I suppose William Duke of Clarence (a naval man) who became King William IV, was the best of a bad lot, even if he did have a very long affair with an actress Dora Jordan and ten children by her.
I don't think the RF like the idea of Clarence, as the most recent association is with Eddy and I don't think they want him remembered. William IV wasn't too bad, but he was a bit of an idiot, and just passable as a King.. and then there is George. So really all that was left for Harry was Sussex. Augustus was liked by Victoria and not too bad, in spite of 2 morganatic marriages. And I didn't expect the queen to find a new royal title.. she's not inventive...
Amazingly - in his 80's, has health issues and looks frail, but still holding up his end of the rope. May he live actively for many more!
Court Circular 23rd April:
St. James's Palace
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Life Boat Institution, this morning held a Meeting via telephone with Mr. David Howie (Chief Executive).
Court Circular 27th April:
St James?s Palace
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, the University of Surrey, this morning held a Meeting with Professor Gaoqing Max Lu (President and Vice-Chancellor) via telephone.
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning held a Meeting with Lieutenant Colonel James Leask via video link upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Guy Anderson upon assuming the appointment
The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, this morning held a Meeting with Lieutenant Colonel Mark Shercliff (Commanding Officer) and Major Nicholas White (Second-in-Command) via video link to commemorate the Battle of Salamanca, Regimental Day of The Rifles.
- Court Circular || 22 July 2020
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning held a Meeting via video link with Brigadier Harry Nickerson upon relinquishing his appointment as Regimental Lieutenant Colonel and Major General Christopher Bell upon assuming the appointment
- Court Circular || 27 July 2020
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, this morning held a Meeting with Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Head (Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion) and Warrant Officer Class One David Barton (Regimental Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion) via video link.
His Royal Highness, President, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, this afternoon held a Meeting with Air Vice-Marshal Christina Elliot (Controller) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 28 July 2020
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this afternoon attended the Premier Perspectives Lecture, Safe and Secure ? Britains Future Contribution to European Security, via video link.
- Court Circular || 3 September 2020
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, today held a Meeting with Mr Mark Dowie (Chief Executive) via video link.
- Court Circular || 8 September 2020
The Duke of Kent today opened the ?Polish Airmen in the Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary? open-air exhibition at the Polish Embassy, 47 Portland Place, London W1, and was received by the Polish Ambassador (His Excellency Professor Arkady Rzegocki).
- Court Circular || 15 September 2020
Lord Nicholas Windsor of England was the first in the direct male line of a sovereign - George V - to hold the courtesy title Lord before his Christian name.
Quote from: LouisFerdinand on September 20, 2020, 11:13:38 PM
Lord Nicholas Windsor of England was the first in the direct male line of a sovereign - George V - to hold the courtesy title Lord before his Christian name.
Most Royal Dukedoms had died out before fourth generation males in the centuries before George V, and the sovereigns also had a propensity for all their legitimate male descendants to be Princes anyway.
The Duke of Kent, President, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon held a Meeting with Mr Ian Hewitt (Chairman) via video link.
- Court Circular || 22 September 2020
A shame that the 2020 tournament was not able to happen.
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Hanover Band, this morning received Mr Stephen Neiman (Chief Executive Officer) at Kensington Palace on the occasion of the orchestra?s Fortieth Anniversary.
- Court Circular || 5 October 2020
The Duke of Kent, Patron, St Mungos, this morning held a Meeting via telephone with Mr Steven Douglas upon his appointment as Chief Executive.
- Court Circular || 6 October 2020
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this morning held a Meeting with Professor Gaoqing Max Lu (President and Vice Chancellor), Mr Michael Queen (Chairman of Council) and Mr Patrick Degg (Vice President, External Engagement) via video link.
- Court Circular || 8 October 2020
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this morning held a Meeting via video link with Lady Robey (Chairman of the Board and Advisory Council), Mr Martin H?hmann (President) and Mr David Burke (Chief Executive of the Orchestra).
His Royal Highness, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this afternoon attended a Lecture on the Impact of Covid 19 on the Global Terrorist Landscape via video link.
- Court Circular || 15 October 2020
The Duke of Kent, President, the Cavalry and Guards Club, this morning held a Meeting via telephone with Major Martyn Pocock (Chairman).
His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, this afternoon held a Meeting via video link with Major General Paul Nanson upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel of the Regiment and Brigadier Jonathan Swift upon assuming the appointment.
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), later held a Meeting via video link with Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Ruggle upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer.
- Court Circular || 20 October 2020
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning held a Meeting via video link with Mr Peter Lowndes (Pro Grand Master) and Dr David Staples (Grand Secretary and Chief Executive Officer).
- Court Circular || 5 November 2020
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), this afternoon held a Meeting via video link with Lieutenant Colonel Robert Fraser upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer.
- Court Circular || 5 December 2020
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The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this afternoon held a Meeting with Mr John Gilhooly (Director) via video link.
- Court Circular || 7 December 2020
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Dr David Staples (Grand Secretary and Chief Executive Officer) at Kensington Palace.
- Court Circular || 8 December 2020
The Duke of Kent, President, the Stroke Association, this afternoon held a Meeting via video link with Mr Stephen King (Chairman) and Ms Juliet Bouverie (Chief Executive).
- Court Circular || 14 December 2020
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this morning held a Meeting via video link with Lieutenant Colonel Fraser McLeman upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Graeme Craig upon assuming the appointment.
- Court Circular || 8 February 2021
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this afternoon held a Meeting via video link with Lieutenant Colonel James Leask upon assuming his appointment as Regimental Lieutenant Colonel.
- Court Circular || 18 February 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this afternoon held a Meeting via video link with Ms Cristina Rocca upon assuming her appointment as Artistic Director.
Lady Robey (Chairman) and Mr Edward Gardner (Principal Conductor Designate) were present.
- Court Circular || 22 February 2021
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this morning held a Meeting via telephone with Brigadier David Allfrey (Colonel).
- Court Circular || 2 March 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this morning held a Meeting with Mr Mark Dowie (Chief Executive).
- Court Circular || 12 March 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning held a Meeting via video link with Mrs Claire Horton upon assuming her appointment as Director General.
Lieutenant General Sir William Rollo (Vice Chairman) was present.
- Court Circular || 18 March 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, St Mungos, this morning held a Meeting with executives about the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol via video link.
- Court Circular || 19 April 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Blood Cancer UK, this morning held a Meeting with executives regarding the Coronavirus Monitoring Project, via video link.
His Royal Highness, Patron, afterwards held a Meeting for Blood Cancer UK via video link.
- Court Circular || 22 April 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Hanover Band, this morning held a Meeting with Mr Stephen Neiman (Chief Executive Officer) via telephone.
- Court Circular || 27 April 2021
The Duke of Kent this morning opened the exhibition, *100 years of the Polish Embassy at 47 Portland Place*, via video link to mark the start of Polish Heritage Days at which the Ambassador for the Republic of Poland (His Excellency Professor Arkady Rzegocki) was present.
- Court Circular || 1 May 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Tank Museum, this morning opened the exhibition, *World War Two: War Stories - The Royal Armoured Corps 1939-1945*, via video link, at which Her Majestys Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mr Angus Campbell) was present.
- Court Circular || 13 May 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this morning held a Meeting via telephone with Mr Richard Mantle (General Director).
- Court Circular || 27 May 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning visited Brookwood Military Cemetery, Woking, to commemorate War Graves Week and, having been received by Sir Stephen Lamport (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey), laid a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance in the Canadian section.
- Court Circular || 24 May 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this evening presented the Wigmore Medal to Dame Mitsuko Uchida at the Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.
- Court Circular || 2 June 2021
The Duke of Kent today received Major General Christopher Ghika (General Officer Commanding London District and Major General Commanding Household Division).
- Court Circular || 10 June 2021
A title associated with Kent first appears with the Kingdom of Kent. The Kingdom of Kent was one of the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms that later merged to form the Kingdom of Kent.
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Tree Council, this morning received Mr Joel Cadbury (Chairman).
His Royal Highness, Colonel, Scots Guards, received Lieutenant Colonel James Leask (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel) and Lieutenant Colonel Guy Anderson (Commanding Officer 1st Battalion).
The Duke of Kent this afternoon opened the Veterans Commemorative Garden, "the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes", at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2, to mark the Lord Mayor's Big Curry Lunch.
- Court Circular || 22 June 2021
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), this afternoon held a Meeting via video link with Colonel William Adcock upon relinquishing his appointment as Honorary Colonel and Colonel Craig Hayman upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, President, the Cavalry and Guards Club, this evening opened the Terrace at 127 Piccadilly, London W1.
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, afterwards attended the Third Guards Club Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club.
- Court Circular || 24 June 2021
June 28. The Duke of Kent as President of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club attended day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships tennis tournament 2021.
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2021/06/28/wimbledon_tennis_championships,_day_1?celeb=Duke%20of%20Kent&folder=Wimbledon%20Tennis%20Championships
I'm watching live split screen Centre Court and Court 1. (My productivity these 2 weeks will be??)
Captain Tom ✝ eldest daughter is at the royal box, she received a standing ovation before start of game in behalf of her father.
The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Opening Day of the Wimbledon Championships, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
- Court Circular || 28 June 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, this morning held a Meeting via video link with Mr Alan Davey (Chairman) and Professor Anthony Bowne (Principal).
- Court Circular || 29 June 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
- Court Circular || 30 June 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
- Court Circular || 2 July 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships, Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
- Court Circular || 5 July 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships, Church
Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
- Court Circular || 7 July 2021
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1413511715438825474
Quote🏆🎾After over five decades as President of @Wimbledon
, The Duke of Kent will present the Gentlemen?s Singles trophy for the last time on Sunday, before stepping down from the role.
📸 The Duke and Rod Laver, 1969; The Duke and Novak Djokovic, 2018
Truly the end of an era as the Kents have long been associated with the tournament. Thank you to the Duke of Kent for his many dedicated years of service.
I am beginning to wonder if this is a sign that both Edward and Alexandra might be getting ready to retire from royal duties. She's just handed down one of her patronages to Sophie in the last week. Both have had health issues in recent years as well.
Cliche but it really is the end of an era. He was quite young when I first remember him presenting the cups. I do think his sister Alexandra won?t be seen doing many more royal duties and I guess the Duke is slowing down to considerably too. He once said that he wouldn?t stop while the Queen was still here.
However, both he and Alexandra haven?t been very well over the past decade, Alexandra especially, and everybody has to retire sometime. He?s been a superb President of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, everyone says so, and can now rest on his laurels,
Truly deserved retirement, he was an excellent President. His latest big decision was to notify formally the cancelation of Wimbledon 2020 before insurance deadline ✅. It was the only one of the 4 yearly grand slams that insured the moneys via insurance company, truly paid off. That is why they were able to do many things with that money which wasn't used last year (Covid19). The sponsors paid 'new' moneys for this year 2021.
It is not easy to sign off any (from small to big) and all decision before, during and after the yearly Wimbledon (i read all the good bad and ugly via twitter, instagram and youtube), so wishing (IMO 99.9% HRH Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge) all the best to the new President, whoever it may be.
A little part of me would like to see one of the Kent family members (Edward, Alexandra or Michael's children) continue in the role as president, but honestly they all have their own careers to consider taking on such a position.
It has to be a tennis mad public person image or a very rich person (AO President for example) with a contact book, hence my choice of Kate. It's been hard to secure moneys for both the men and women's tour this year. The best moneys this year has been Wimbledon and Australian Open, despite the latter paid in AUD, their president found hotel, food, gym equipment, other amenities to sponsor for free ALL the athletes, that is a bonus.
Wimbledon is so prestigious, the oldest 1870's (invented by the English), let's see what the new president can do. It will be hard to do better than what the Duke did, amazing job.
Kate won?t be President. They are two separate roles. She would have to give up being Patron to become President which is a bit more of an administrative position, though Royals in every sport who occupy those two roles don?t do very much at all of the admin or decision making. Royal Patrons promote the sport and Royal Presidents just sign off on things when needed.
The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Ladies' Finals of the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
- Court Circular || 10 July 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Men's Finals of the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, Wimbledon, London SW19.
- Court Circular || 11 July 2021
The Duke of Kent receives a replica of the Men's Single's Trophy to honor his 52 years as the Wimbledon President.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1414284130473451531
He took over as patron in 1969 from his mother who held the position for 26 years. Well over 70 years a Kent has been president.
Definitely an end of an era. Too bad the Duke's kids are considered too private to be handed the presidency. It would have been amazing to see three generations in a row.
Quote from: TudorQueen on July 12, 2021, 02:29:44 AM
He took over as patron in 1969 from his mother who held the position for 26 years. Well over 70 years a Kent has been president.
Definitely an end of an era. Too bad the Duke's kids are considered too private to be handed the presidency. It would have been amazing to see three generations in a row.
Yes, I can remember Marina handing out the trophies, always a very elegant figure! The Duke?s father was also a Patron though I can?t remember him! Sad that Kent involvement has now ended for good. I don?t think any of the Duke?s children are that interested in tennis and anyway they are not nearly high profile enough for the position.
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at Banqueting House, Whitehall, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 14 July 2021
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this afternoon presided over the University of Surrey Degree Ceremonies in Guildford Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 15 July 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Bletchley Park Trust, this morning held a Meeting via video link with Sir David Brown (Chairman of Trustees) and Mr Iain Standen (Chief Executive Officer).
- Court Circular || 20 July 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and The Countess of Wessex, Patron, the Java Far East Prisoners of War Club 1942, this morning visited Brookwood Military Cemetery (owned by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission), Woking, to commemorate VJ Day, where His Royal Highness laid a wreath and Her Royal Highness laid flowers, and were received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 21 July 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a Promenade Concert given by the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7, and subsequently received Mr Vladimir Jurowski upon relinquishing his appointment as Principal Conductor.
- Court Circular || 12 August 2021
The Duke of Kent was present at the Service of Celebration for the Life of the Lady Mary Colman which was held in Norwich Cathedral this afternoon.
His Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this evening attended a Dinner at the New Club, 86 Princes Street, Edinburgh, to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Regiment's formation.
- Court Circular || 2 September 2021
Today The Duke of Kent attended a Drumhead Service in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of @SCOTS_DG.
The Queen is Colonel-in-Chief and The Duke is Deputy Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment.
Thread: https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1433803561243140098?s=20
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this morning took the salute at a Parade through the City of Edinburgh to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the formation of the Regiment.
His Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this afternoon attended a Drumhead Service in the garden of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the formation of the Regiment.
- Court Circular || 3 September 2021
The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, this morning visited the Battalion at Nesscliffe Training Camp, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
- Court Circular || 7 September 2021
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this afternoon took the salute at the Regimental Gathering at Somme Barracks, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire.
- Court Circular || 12 September 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, the Army and Navy Club, this evening attended a Reception at 36-39, Pall Mall, London SW1, to welcome new members from the former Naval Club.
- Court Circular || 14 September 2021
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this morning attended a Service of Commemoration and Dedication in St Paul's Cathedral, London EC4.
- Court Circular || 22 September 2021
The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Service Dogs UK at the Village Hall, Pipers Lane, Northchapel, and was received by Mr Neil Hart (Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex).
His Royal Highness, Patron, the Hanover Band, later attended a Garden Party and Concert at the Old Rectory, South Stoke, and was received by Mr Harry Goring (Deputy Lieutenant of West Sussex).
- Court Circular || 23 September 2021
The Queen was represented by The Duke of Kent at the Memorial Mass for Major General Jeremy Phipps which was held at the Brompton Oratory, Brompton Road, London SW7, this morning.
- Court Circular || 30 September 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, International Musicians Seminar Prussia Cove, this evening attended a Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
- Court Circular || 1 October 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, the Scout Association, this morning received Ms Jennifer Price upon assuming her appointment as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Mr Carl Hankinson upon assuming his appointment as UK Chief Commissioner.
His Royal Highness, Patron, St Mungo's, received Mr Robert Napier upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Ms Joanna Killian upon assuming the appointment.
- Court Circular || 6 October 2021
The Duke of Kent, President of the Board of Trustees, Imperial War Museums, this morning attended a private view of the new Holocaust and Second World War Galleries at Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Road, London SE1, and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 12 October 2021
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning attended a Ceremony for the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Queen Street, London WC2.
His Royal Highness, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended the Craft Rulers and Royal Arch Rulers Lunch at Freemasons' Hall.
- Court Circular || 20 October 2021
The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended a Reception held by the Association of the Polish Knights of Malta UK at the Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum, 20 Princes Gate, London SW7.
- Court Circular || 25 October 2021
The Duke of Kent this morning opened the Sulzer Birmingham Service Centre, Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services, 6502 Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, and was received by Mr Christopher Loughran (Deputy Lieutenant of West Midlands).
- Court Circular || 27 October 2021
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this evening held a Reception at St James's Palace to mark the launch of the Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence and to mark His Royal Highness's Forty Fifth Anniversary as Chancellor.
- Court Circular || 2 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, this morning visited 1st Battalion at Mooltan Barracks, Tidworth Garrison, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).
- Court Circular || 8 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this morning received Miss Elena Dubinets upon assuming her appointment as Artistic Director.
Lady Robey (Chairman of the Board of Directors) was present.
- Court Circular || 9 November 2021
The Duke of Kent attended a Reception for winners of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise at Windsor Castle.
- Court Circular || 10 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Past President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this morning received Mr Ian Hewitt (Chairman) at Kensington Palace.
- Court Circular || 11 November 2021
The Duke of Kent was present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
- Court Circular || 13 November 2021
The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed from Royal Air Force Northolt for Belgium.
His Royal Highness, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, later attended a Remembrance Service at the Chapel, Talbot House, Poperinge, and was received by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium (His Excellency Mr Martin Shearman).
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, and President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this evening attended a Last Post Ceremony and laid a wreath at the Menin Gate, Ieper (Ypres).
His Royal Highness, Colonel in Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, later attended a Dinner with the 1st Battalion, at Hotel Ariane, Ieper (Ypres).
Mr Nicholas Turnbull is in attendance.
- Court Circular || 16 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, and President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning attended a Funeral and Burial Service and laid wreaths in remembrance of eight First World War soldiers of 11th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, and one unknown soldier, at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Ieper (Ypres), Belgium, and this afternoon attended a Reception at the Old Cheese Factory, Zonnebeke, for members of the families of those who were buried this morning.
His Royal Highness later arrived at Royal Air Force Northolt from Belgium.
Mr Nicholas Turnbull was in attendance.
- Court Circular || 17 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Blood Cancer UK, this evening held a Reception at St James's Palace.
- Court Circular || 18 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, this evening attended a Regimental Dinner at Mercers' Hall, Ironmonger Lane, London EC2.
- Court Circular || 19 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, this evening attended the Regimental Awards Dinner at Guildhall, London EC2.
- Court Circular || 24 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this morning received Mr Mark Dowie (Chief Executive) at Kensington Palace.
- Court Circular || 25 November 2021
The Duke of Kent, Patron, St Mungo's, this morning visited the Bristol Wing, 9 Bridewell Street, Bristol, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).
His Royal Highness afterwards visited Avon Fire and Rescue Service at Temple Fire Station, Temple Back, Bristol.
The Duke of Kent this afternoon presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise to Ashley Community and Housing Limited, Eden House, Eastgate Business Centre, Eastgate Road, Bristol.
- Court Circular || 1 December 2021
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this afternoon received Brigadier David Allfrey at Kensington Palace upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel of the Regiment and Brigadier Benjamin Edwards upon assuming the appointment.
His Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this evening attended a Regimental Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.
- Court Circular || 7 December 2021
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Dr David Staples (Grand Secretary).
- Court Circular || 14 December 2021
The Duke of Kent is to release his memoirs in 2022 to be entitled A Royal Life. I might be interested in reading his viewpoint as a member of the BRF who is not part of the main focus of the monarchy but who has worked on behalf of the nation and the monarchy for decades.
Eurohistory: The Duke of Kent to Release Memoirs in 2022 (https://eurohistoryjournal.blogspot.com/2021/12/the-duke-of-kent-to-release-memoirs-in.html)
Richard Kay's thoughts on what might be covered in the Duke of Kent's memoirs. According to Kay, the Duke decided to begin work on them during the COVID lockdown.
The Duke of Kent will publish his memoir just before the Prince's bombshell book | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10354063/The-Duke-Kent-publish-memoir-just-Princes-bombshell-book.html#reader-comments)
QuoteAs first cousins they are whisper-close confidants whose lives have shared in the ups and downs of so many royal dramas ? and countless family secrets.
She was present at his christening in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace and eight-and-a-half decades later, when the Queen faced her first birthday parade after the death of Prince Philip, he was there at her side.
He is 86 now and though the higher-profile activities of young royals such as William, Kate, Meghan and Harry grab the headlines, the Duke of Kent carries serenely on with his duties with a quiet, unfussy dignity and absolute contentment.
Indeed it would be hard to find another Royal Family member who embodies the qualities of loyalty and obligation to Queen and country more than Edward Kent, whose father died in a wartime flying accident when he was just six.
So the news that the duke is writing his memoirs in which, we are promised, he will be telling the inside story ?behind the scenes of the world?s most celebrated family?, is remarkable.
Due to be published next May, its timing is significant. Not only will it appear just ahead of the Queen?s platinum jubilee celebrations, it will also beat the arrival of another royal book ? the tell-all autobiography of Prince Harry.
At that Palace christening, as well as the nine-year-old Princess Elizabeth, were the duke?s godparents, among them his grandfather and grandmother the King and Queen and the then Prince of Wales. It places the duke, whose granddaughter Lady Amelia Windsor is a model and Tatler cover girl, at the epicentre of royal life.
So what might be in the 304-page book, called A Royal Life ? and more pertinently what might be left out?
On the surface his life has been one of service, 21 years in the Army as an officer in the Royal Scots Greys followed by 45 years of carrying out royal engagements.
But at the same time he has had a ringside seat at some of the great post-war events, from the funeral of his uncle George VI, where he walked behind the King?s coffin, and the Queen?s coronation in 1953, to last June?s socially distanced Trooping the Colour ceremony where the duke accompanied the Queen, the only other member of the Royal Family present.
He was on horseback, alongside Prince Philip and Prince Charles, when blank gun shots were fired as the Queen led the 1981 Birthday Parade. And he was often a valued source of sound advice in the domestic crises that, at times, threatened to engulf the Queen, from the failed marriages of three of her children to the death of Princess Diana.
The Duke of Kent this afternoon attended an Inaugural Lunch to mark His Royal Highness's patronage of Boodle's Club, 28 St James's Street, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 18 January 2022
The Duke of Kent was present at the Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Life of Sir Timothy Colman, KG (formerly Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Norfolk) which was held in Norwich Cathedral this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 20 January 2022
The Duke of Kent viewed the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force Regiment, on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace today:
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The Duke of Kent, Honorary Air Chief Marshal, this morning was present on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace and witnessed the Changing of the Old and New Queen?s Guards found by the Royal Air Force Regiment, with the Band of the Regiment, to mark the Eightieth Anniversary of the Regiment's formation.
His Royal Highness, Honorary Air Chief Marshal, this afternoon attended a Lunch at St James's Palace to mark the Eightieth Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Regiment.
- Court Circular || 1 February 2022
The Duke of Kent was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Sir Antony Acland, KG (formerly Her Majesty's Ambassador to the United States of America) which was held at Eton College Chapel, Berkshire, this afternoon.
- Court Circular || 3 February 2022
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Mr Peter Lowndes (Pro Grand Master).
- Court Circular || 15 February 2022
The Duke of Kent today visited the University of Surrey, Stag Hill, Guildford, to commemorate His Royal Highness's Forty Fifth Year as Chancellor and was received by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux) and this afternoon launched "The Future Says Surrey" Campaign.
- Court Circular || 16 February 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a performance of Mozart's "Requiem" at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London SE1, and was received by Mrs Rosemary Prescott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 19 February 2022
The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the British-German Association, this morning held a Reception at St James's Palace.
- Court Circular || 22 February 2022
The Duke of Kent today visited Cranfield University, College Road, Cranfield, to mark the completion of His Royal Highness's patronage as Visitor and was received by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (Mrs Helen Nellis).
- Court Circular || 28 February 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a Concert to commemorate the Two Hundred and Twelfth Anniversary of the birth of Frederic Chopin, Polish Hearth Club, 55 Princes Gate, London SW7, and was received by Mrs Rosemary Prescott (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 1 March 2022
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning held a Reception for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Freemasons' Hall, 60, Great Queen Street, London WC2, at which The Earl of Wessex, Trustee, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, was present.
- Court Circular || 8 March 2022
The Duke of Kent this morning attended a Commonwealth Day Service in Bristol Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).
His Royal Highness later visited Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol.
The Duke of Kent this afternoon opened Trinity Academy, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol.
- Court Circular || 14 March 2021
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Board of Grand Stewards' Dinner at the Special Forces Club, 8 Herbert Crescent, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 16 March 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Blood Cancer UK, this morning visited University College London Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, the Pears Building, Pond Street, London NW3, and was received by Ms Roxane Zand (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 31 March 2022
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning received Mr Peter Lowndes (Pro Grand Master) and Mr Jonathan Spence (Deputy Grand Master).
His Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this afternoon attended a Lunch for former Officers of The Royal Scots Greys, at Boodle's, St James?s Street, London SW1.
- - Court Circular || 4 April 2022
The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, today received Lieutenant Colonel Mark Shercliff upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Colin Oliver upon assuming the appointment.
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Boundless by Civil Service Motoring Association, this afternoon attended a Luncheon at the Royal Automobile Club, 89 Pall Mall, London SW1, to mark the Fiftieth Year of His Royal Highness's Patronage and was received by Mr Kevin Traverse-Healy (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 6 April 2020
The Duke of Kent this afternoon opened Feritech Innovation Centre, Menerdue Lane, Redruth, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).
His Royal Highness, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, later visited Penlee Lifeboat Station, Newlyn, and laid a wreath at sea to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of the Penlee Lifeboat Disaster.
The Duke of Kent, Patron, International Musicians Seminar Prussia Cove, this evening attended a Concert at St John's Hall, Penzance.
- Court Circular || 11 April 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, International Musicians Seminar Prussia Cove, this morning visited the Masterclass Seminar at Porth-en-Alls, Prussia Cove, and was received by Mr James Williams (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall).
- Court Circular || 12 April 2022
The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Innerpeffray Library, Crieff, Perthshire, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Mr Stephen Leckie).
His Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Crieff Hydro at Ferntower Road, Crieff.
- Court Circular || 23 April 2022
The Duke of Kent this morning officially started the Perthshire Classic Car Tour at McDiarmid Park, St Johnstone Football Club, Perth, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Mr Stephen Leckie).
- Court Circular || 24 April 2022
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, this afternoon presided at the Annual Investiture of the United Grand Lodge of England at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.
- Court Circular || 27 April 2022
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, in Guildford Cathedral, Surrey.
- Court Circular || 29 April 2022
The Queen?s discreet actions to protect her cousin, the Duke of Kent, revealed ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-queens-discreet-actions-to-protect-her-cousin-the-duke-of-kent-revealed-175954/)
Reviews about the DoK's memoirs.
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The Duke of Kent, Patron, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Gala Concert at the Royal Horticultural Halls, 80 St Vincent Square, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 9 May 2022
The Duke of Kent, President, this afternoon attended a Reception at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.
- Court Circular || 18 May 2022
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Nodens Mews, Waterworks Lane, Leominster, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire (Mr Edward Harley).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Cart Shed, Devereux Wootton, near Norton Canon, Herefordshire.
- Court Circular || 19 May 2022
A very rare appearance by Katherine (Duchess of Kent) at an engagement! :hearts:
The Duchess of Kent makes her first public appearance in almost three years as she attends surprise engagement ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/the-duchess-of-kent-makes-her-first-public-appearance-in-almost-three-years-as-she-attends-surprise-engagement-176970/)
QuoteThe Duchess of Kent has been seen in public for the first time in almost three years as she made a surprise appearance at an engagement close to her heart.
The Duchess, who prefers to be known as Katharine, attended an event at Lancaster House in London for her charity, Future Talent.
Katharine set up Future Talent in 2004 to help children from deprived backgrounds thrive in music.
The Duchess stepped down from royal duties in 2002, and has since led a quiet life away from the public spotlight.
Katherine was last seen in in public in September 2019 when she hosted a concert at St James?s Palace for the Royal Northern College of Music.
A photograph of her was also released in June 2020 when she privately met with the charity?s new ambassador, Minhaz Abedin.
The Duke of Kent this morning attended a Service to Commemorate the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Consecration of Coventry Cathedral at Priory Street, Coventry, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands (Mr John Crabtree).
- Court Circular. || 25 May 2022
The Duchess of Gloucester, Patron, HMS Ardent Association, this afternoon attended a Service at HMS Drake, Her Majesty's Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, to mark the Fortieth Anniversary of the loss of HMS Ardent in the Falklands Conflict and was received by Her Majesty?s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon (Mr David Fursdon).
- Court Circular || 28 May 2022
A rare article about the DoK's son-in-law Tim Taylor.
Gallerist Timothy Taylor: ?Style is the ambition and freedom to follow your own path? | Financial Times (https://www.ft.com/content/218089af-abd3-464a-914b-0c62d37eafa2)
The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, this evening attended Sounding Retreat on Horse Guards Parade, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 8 June 2022
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, today attended a Service of Rededication of the former lifeboat, SIR WILLIAM ARNOLD, as an Education Centre and Museum at St Katharine Docks, London E1, and was received by Professor Paul Palmer (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 10 June 2022
The Duke of Kent was present at a Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving commemorating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Falkland Islands Campaign which was held today at the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne College, Pangbourne, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
- Court Circular || 12 June 2022
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, this morning received Mr Richard Daniel upon assuming his appointment as Chairman.
Air Vice-Marshal Christina Elliot (Controller) was present.
His Royal Highness, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended a Dinner to commemorate the Fortieth Anniversary of action at Mount Tumbledown during the Falkland Islands Campaign, Boodle's, 28 St James's Street, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 15 June 2022
The Duke of Kent, Liveryman, Worshipful Company of Salters, this evening attended a Reception at Salters' Garden, Salters' Hall, Fore Street, London EC2.
- Court Circular || 20 June 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon attended a Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.
- Court Circular || 27 June 2022
The Duke of Kent, Field Marshal, this morning took the salute at a March Past to commemorate Armed Forces Day at South Bay, Scarborough, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire (Mrs Johanna Ropner).
- Court Circular || 26 June 2022
The Duchess of Kent was long associated with the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Here's some information about her and Wimbledon.
The Duchess of Kent at Wimbledon through the years ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/wimbledon-fashion-through-the-years-the-duchess-of-kent-163107/)
QuoteThe Duchess of Kent, or Katherine Kent as she prefers to be known, is perhaps one of the most uncommon faces in the British Royal Family. Over the years, she has rarely made public appearances, but each summer, she usually makes an exception. The Duchess is a regular at Wimbledon and was once in charge of handing out prizes during the championship.
In 2021, the Duke of Kent retired as the President of The All England Lawn Tennis Club after 52 years and passed his role on to the Duchess of Cambridge. With the 2022 championships here, Royal Central is looking at some of the Duchess of Kent?s appearances at the tennis event over the years.
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon attended a Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.
- Court Circular || 27 June 2012
The Duke of Gloucester, Patron, this afternoon opened the Commonwealth and Gurkha Garden at St George's Garrison Church, Woolwich, London SE18.
The Duchess of Gloucester, President, Royal School of Needlework, this morning viewed the 150 Years of the Royal School of Needlework: Crown to Catwalk Exhibition at the Fashion and Textile Museum, 83 Bermondsey Street, London SE1.
- Court Circular || 28 June 2022
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Fort Amherst, Dock Road, Chatham, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Lady Colgrain).
His Royal Highness, President, this afternoon visited the Royal National Lifeboat Institution Historic Lifeboat Collection at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham.
- Court Circular || 5 July 2022
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended the Household Division?s Military Musical Spectacular on Horse Guards Parade, London SW1, to commemorate The Queen?s Platinum Jubilee.
- Court Circular || 7 July 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Blood Cancer UK, this morning visited Newcastle University Centre for Cancer, Wolfson Childhood Cancer Centre, Herschel Building, Brewery Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear (Ms Lucy Winskell).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne, to view the completed restoration and renovation work.
- Court Circular || 12 July 2022
The Duchess of Gloucester opens new hospice centre ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/gloucester/the-duchess-of-gloucester-opens-new-hospice-centre-178924/)
QuoteThe Duchess of Gloucester has opened the Alan Hudson centre and garden at Wisbech, a day treatment hospice centre.
The centre was recently upgraded at the cost of ?275,000. During the official opening, the Duchess met with staff, volunteers, dignitaries and patients.
The centre is run by the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (ARHC) and has been upgraded to offer better services to those in the local area and across the Fens. There is a new landscaped garden as well as upgraded Living Well facilities.
The Duke of Kent this evening attended a performance of Der Fliegende Hollander by Richard Wagner at Grange Park Opera, Theatre in the Woods, West Horsley Place, West Horsley, and was received by Mrs Mary Creswell (Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey).
- Court Circular || 14 July 2022
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this afternoon presided at the Undergraduate Degree Ceremony in Guildford Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 21 July 2022
The Duchess of Kent shares her love of gangsta rap ? revealing Ice Cube and Eminem are two of her favourite musical artists ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/the-duchess-of-kent-shares-her-love-of-gangsta-rap-revealing-ice-cube-and-eminem-are-two-of-her-favourite-musical-artists-179758/)
Quote from: TLLK on August 23, 2022, 07:50:29 PM
The Duchess of Kent shares her love of gangsta rap ? revealing Ice Cube and Eminem are two of her favourite musical artists ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/the-duchess-of-kent-shares-her-love-of-gangsta-rap-revealing-ice-cube-and-eminem-are-two-of-her-favourite-musical-artists-179758/)
Yes, I read that! It?s clear that the Duchess loves all kinds of music and I think it?s great that someone her age can really get into gangsta rap. It?s an acquired taste and even my grandchildren aren?t keen. I?ve always had a soft spot for Kate Kent. Never afraid to try something new at different times in her life. Quiet but determined!
The Duke of Kent was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for Major Andrew Trotter of Mortonhall (formerly Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire) which was held in Duns Parish Church, Church Square, Duns, Berwickshire, today.
- Court Circular || 6 September 2022
The Duke of Kent has visited UK Space Command to meet personnel and learn more about their work in the space domain.
Based at RAF High Wycombe, members of the Armed Forces and civil servants are working together at @UKSpaceCmd
to make space safe, secure and sustainable.
https://twitter.com/RoyalFamily/status/1579874497435684865?s=20&t=EvAUorlp6ShgOOE273KUQg
The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Concert at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2, to commemorate His Royal Highness's Fifty-Fifth Anniversary as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 18 October 2022
The Duke of Kent this morning planted a tree for The Queen?s Green Canopy at Hatfield Park, Hatfield, and was received by Mr Anthony Chapman (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Hertfordshire).
- Court Circular || 23 October October 2022
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended the Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies? Dinner at Boodle's, 28 St James's Street, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 7 November 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Blood Cancer UK, this afternoon gave a Lunch at Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 9 November 2022
The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Battle of Britain Memorial, New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, and was received by Air Marshal Christopher Nickols (Deputy Lieutenant of Kent).
His Royal Highness this afternoon visited the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Company at New Romney Station and was received by Mr Nicholas Marden (Deputy Lieutenant of Kent).
- Court Circular || 16 November 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Hanover Band, this evening attended a Concert at Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4.
- Court Circular || 19 November 2022
Nice to see him at the state dinner with Charles and Camilla...he is a very loyal member of the royal family and was to HM.
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this morning opened the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution care home, "Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Court", at Mole Road, Sindlesham, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
- Court Circular || 22 November 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, International Musicians Seminar Prussia Cove, this evening attended a Concert at the Wigmore Hall, Wigmore Street, London W1, to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Seminar.
Court Circular || November 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Tree Council, this morning planted a commemorative tree in the gardens at Lancaster West Estate, London W11, to commemorate National Tree Week and was received by Viscount Chelsea (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 30 November 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, St Mungo?s, this evening attended a Carol Concert in St Giles-in-the-Fields, 60 St Giles High Street, London WC2, and was received by Mrs Geraldine Norris (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
Court Circular || 1 December 20#2
The Duke of Kent, President in Chief, the British Racing Drivers' Club, this afternoon attended a Reception for the Annual Awards Ceremony at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London W1.
- Court Circular || 5 December 2022
Princess Alexandra, Joint President, this evening attended the Cancer Research UK Carol Concert in St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2.
- Court Circular || 5 December 2022
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Stroke Association, this morning received Mr Stephen King (Chairman) and Ms Juliet Bouverie (Chief Executive Officer).
- Court Circular || 6 December 2022
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Steam ? Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (Mrs Peter Troughton).
His Royal Highness, Patron, British Computer Society, Chartered Institute for Information Technology, later visited the Society's Headquarters at 3 Newbridge Square, Swindon.
- Court Circular || 7 December 2022
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, today received Lieutenant Colonel Guy Anderson upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion and Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Radcliffe upon assuming the appointment.
- Court Circular || 12 December 2022
Good for him, still out there working and doing the job and making HM and the monarchy very proud of him....I am sure he thinks of HM each time he goes to work as he is one very loyal hard working royal.
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment), this morning received Colonel Craig Hayman (Honorary Colonel) and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Fraser (Commanding Officer).
His Royal Highness, President, King Edward VII's Hospital (Sister Agnes), this evening attended a Carol Service in St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, London NW1, and was received by Mr Randeep Lall (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 13 December 2022
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended a Meeting commemorating the Tercentenary of Royal Alpha Lodge at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.
- Court Circular || 15 December 2022
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this morning received Lieutenant General Sir William Rollo (Vice-Chairman) and Mrs Claire Horton (Director General).
- Court Circular || 24 January 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this evening attended the Mozart Birthday Concert at the Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.
- Court Circular || 27 January 2023
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, this morning attended a Memorial Service to commemorate the anniversary of the death of the Viscount Trenchard OM which was held in the Royal Air Force Chapel, Westminster Abbey, London SW1.
Court Circular || 9 January 2023
The Duke of Kent visits Westminster Abbey to lay a wreath at the grave of Viscount Trenchard ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/the-duke-of-kent-visits-westminster-abbey-to-lay-a-wreath-at-the-grave-of-viscount-trenchard-186346/)
QuoteThe Duke of Kent visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday, February 9, to lay a wreath in memory of Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard.
Born in 1873, Trenchard was considered by many to be the father of the Royal Air Force, playing an instrumental role in establishing the areal warfare branch of the military in 1918.
Trenchard had a distinguished military career, being made head of the Royal Flying Corps at the start of the first World War.
He was later appointed Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Air Force, which he helped establish in the early 20th century.
He later became the first Marshal of the RAF, and was made a Viscount in 1936, being upgraded from a Baron.
The Duke of Kent this morning attended the launch of the Garden of Loss, Unity and Hope, planted by the Worshipful Company of Gardeners in support of the Lord Mayor of the City of London's Big Curry Lunch, at Guildhall, London EC2.
His Royal Highness, Royal Patron, this afternoon attended a Lunch to commemorate the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Dresden Trust, held by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany (His Excellency Mr Miguel Berger) at the Residence in London, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa).
- Court Circular || 14 February 2023
More on the Duke's engagement with the Dresden Trust.
https://twitter.com/GermanAmbUK/status/1625584389378695173
QuoteGreat honour to celebrate 30 years of the Dresden Trust. Its reconciliation work strengthens 🇩🇪🇬🇧 ties. Wonderful to also pay tribute to HRH the Duke of Kent, a champion of reconciliation. The presence of Saxony?s Premier @MPKretschmer
is testimony to the close 🇩🇪🇬🇧relationship.
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) at Leuchars Station, St Andrews, Fife.
- Court Circular || 16 February 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.
- Court Circular || 20 February 2023
The Duke of Kent, Fellow, the Royal Society, this evening presented the Royal Medals at the Society?s Premier Awards Reception at 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, and was received by Mr Gareth Neame (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 23 February 2023
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended a Rulers' Luncheon at Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2.
- Court Circular || 15 March 2023
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this evening held a Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
- Court Circular || 16 March 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, St Mungo's, this morning visited the Grange Road Service at 41-43, Crimscott Street, London SE1, and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 21 March 2023
The Duke of Kent, President of the Board of Trustees, Imperial War Museums, this evening attended a Reception at Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Road, London SE1, and was received by Colonel Simon Duckworth (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 28 March 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening held a Concert and Dinner at St. James's Palace to commemorate the Ninetieth Anniversary of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Court Circular || 29 March 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Society for Army Historical Research, this morning received Major General Ashley Truluck (Chairman) and Members of the Society?s Council and was presented with the Fellowship of the Society.
- Court Circular || 30 March 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this morning visited the new exhibition gallery "Conflict in Europe" at the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3, and was received by Lieutenant Colonel David Kemmis Betty (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 23 March 2023
Edward, Lord Downpatrick is the grandson of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
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The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this afternoon attended a Concert at 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.
- Court Circular || 17 April 2023
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this morning received Ms Janet Legrand upon assuming her appointment as Chairman. Mr Mark Dowie (Chief Executive) was present.
- Court Circular || 18 April 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Boodle's, this evening attended a Dinner at 28 St James's Street, London SW1, to commemorate the forthcoming Coronation of The King.
- Court Circular || 19 April 2023
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this morning presided at the University of Surrey Post-Graduate Degree Ceremony in Guildford Cathedral and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).
- Court Circular || 21 April 2023
The Duke of Kent, Joint President, the Scout Association, this afternoon took the salute at the National Parade of Queen's Scouts at Windsor Castle and afterwards attended the National Scout Service in St George's Chapel.
- Court Circular || 23 April 2023
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.
- Court Circular || 26 April 2023
The Duke of Kent, President, this afternoon attended a Concert to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Royal Choral Society, at the Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7, and was received by Colonel Jane Davis (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London).
- Court Circular || 7 May 2023
I really liked seeing the Duke of Kent and the Gloucester's on the balcony and in the pictures taken with the king and queen in the throne room......
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this morning received Lieutenant Colonel Ben Parkyn upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer.
- Court Circular || 11 May 2023
The Duke of Kent at the Combined Calvary Parade Service today in Hyde Park.
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The Duke of Kent, Royal Colonel, 1st Battalion The Rifles, this evening took the salute from the War Memorial, Chepstow, at a Parade through the town and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent (Brigadier Robert Aitken).
- Court Circular || 18 May 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Newbury Spring Festival, this evening attended a Concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales at St Nicolas Church, West Mills, Newbury, and was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire (Mr James Puxley).
- Court Circular || 20 May 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Preservation Society, this afternoon visited Keighley and Worth Valley Railway at Oxenhope Station, Mill Lane, Keighley, and, having been received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire (Mr Edmund Anderson), took part in Centenary commemorations for the Flying Scotsman.
His Royal Highness, Patron, Opera North, later visited the Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds.
The Duke of Kent, Patron, Opera North, this evening attended a performance of "The Pearl Fishers" by Georges Bizet at the Grand Theatre and Opera House, 46 New Briggate, Leeds
- Court Circular || 25 May 2023
The Duke of Kent, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, this morning visited The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys) at Leuchars Station, St Andrews, Fife.
- Court Circular || 26 May 2023
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this afternoon named the lifeboat DUKE OF EDINBURGH at Wells Lifeboat Station, Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, and was received by Mr Robert Carter (Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk).
His Royal Highness later sailed in RNLB DUKE OF EDINBURGH to Wells Quay, Wells-next-the-Sea, and attended a celebration on the quayside for the new lifeboat.
St James's Palace
- Court Circular || 3 June 2023
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning received Colonel James Leask (Regimental Colonel).
- Court Circular || 6 June 2023
The Duke of Kent, Patron, the Tank Museum, having been received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset (Mr Angus Campbell), this morning viewed the "Tanks in Popular Culture" Exhibition at the Tank Museum, Bovington, Wareham, to commemorate the Museum's Centenary and, as Patron, Royal Armoured Corps Memorial Trust, visited the new Memorial Room to mark its opening.
His Royal Highness, President, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this afternoon visited the All-Weather Lifeboat Centre, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset.
The Duke of Kent later visited Diverse Abilities at the Beehive, Manor Avenue, Poole.
- Court Circular || 7 June 2023
The Duke of Kent and The Duchess of Kent, Co-Founder, Future Talent, this evening held a Reception and Concert at St James's Palace to celebrate the work of the Charity.
- Court Circular || 8 June 2023
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this evening attended a Dinner at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1.
- Court Circular || 12 June 2023
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended the Senior Colonels' Conference and Dinner at Clarence House.
- Court Circular || 16 June 2023
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
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
Still working hard for the Monarchy, just like HM did. Bet he is a real character im private life.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.
- Court Circular || 25 October 2023
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
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 (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kent/the-duke-of-kent-reluctantly-misses-remembrance-sunday-commemorations-due-to-mobility-issues-194889/)
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 (https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/the-duke-of-kent-passes-on-important-role-to-princess-anne-194865/#)
@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.
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning received Colonel James Leask (Regimental Lieutenant Colonel) at Kensington Palace.
- Court Circular || 2 April 2024
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
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
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
The Duke of Kent will hand over the Colonelcy of the Scots Guards to The Duke of Edinburgh.
https://x.com/RoyalFamily/status/1779411037030121854
The Duke Of Kent Attends Final Black Sunday Events As Colonel Of The Scots Guards:
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That's an amazing period of service. I personally think he's earned the right to retire fully from any more royal duties
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this afternoon attended a performance of Götterdämmerung at the Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London SE1.
- Court Circular || 27 April 2024
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Recital at 11 Downing Street, London SW1.
- Court Circular || 30 April 2024