Who Is Prince Edward, Duke Of Kent?
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, was born on Oct. 9, 1935, per Town & Country. He is the son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina. Queen Elizabeth II is actually Edward's first cousin, according to the outlet.
Edward was only 7 years old when his father died in a "wartime flying accident," and he then inherited the title Duke of Kent. He is the eldest of three; his two younger siblings are Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, and Prince Michael of Kent. The duke later served in the army for over 21 years, and became the first royal to visit China in 1979.
The 85-year-old has been the President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission since 1970, and is passionate about honoring fallen soldiers from the two world wars, according to The Royal Household. "WWII anniversaries are now an occasion for joint remembrance: an opportunity to pause and reflect on the horrors of war; to mourn and commemorate those who lost or gave their lives; to display our solidarity with those who survived," he said.
Keep reading for more details about the duke's interesting life outside of the palace walls.
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is a married man
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, has been married to Katharine Worsley, Duchess of Kent, since June 8, 1961, according to Town & Country. They met at Catterick Camp, the English military base where the duke was living at the time. The couple has three children: George, Earl of St Andrews; Lady Helen Taylor; and Lord Nicholas Windsor.
Edward and Katharine currently live at Kensington Palace, along with Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton. When the duke is not involved with royal duties, he is serving as the President of the Scout Association, a title he has held since 1975 (via The Sun). He has also served as the president of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 1969.
It's no secret the duke loves tennis. In fact, he goes to Wimbledon every year and presents trophies to the winning players, per Town & Country. He modernized the tournament in 2003, and abolished the tradition of "Centre Court players bowing or curtseying to the Royal Box," per the Daily Express.