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sudden death of Lady Gabriella Windsor’s husband, Thomas Kingston, has sparked renewed interest in the editor — and her parents, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent.Kingston and Gabriella, 42, tied the knot in May 2019 at Windsor Castle after meeting five years prior. The financier was found dead at age 45 in Gloucestershire, England, on Sunday.

Christmas Day for the Royal Family is a day packed full of unique traditions, but it isn't just a time for roast turkey, mince pies and carols as it also sees one of the King's closest relatives celebrate her birthday. She is a treasured member of the monarch’s inner circle and trusted friend who was born in Belgravia on Christmas Day in 1936 as the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent.The Princess is now the eldest female member of the Royal Family, and the second eldest overall behind her brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Princess Alexandra Helen Elizabeth Olga Christabel of Kent was born on December 25, 1936 to Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark.The princess was born on Christmas Day like her aunt, Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year aged 96, the late monarch's cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent took her place as the oldest living member of the Royal Family.

Following Queen Elizabeth's death last year at the age of 96, her cousin Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent became the oldest living member of the Royal Family. Born on October 9, 1935 in Belgrave Square, London, Prince Edward was the son of Prince George and Princess Marina, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, and a grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. He has led a very interesting life which has included being thrust into his role at a young age, carrying out decades of royal service, heading up one of the most secretive organisations and experiencing religious scandal within his own family.

King Charles’ official Coronation portraits gave an insight into His Majesty’s idea of a slimmed-down monarchy – with one shot showing the working royals all together. The image features 10 members of The Firm alongside the King and Queen Consort Camilla – including well-known faces such as Princess Anne, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. But while the woman standing in between the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh may be unrecognisable to many – she has been described as the 'unsung heroine' of the Royal Family.

Queen's death at the ripe old age of 96, her cousin Prince Edward the Duke of Kent has taken on the mantle of oldest royal.The 87-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday (October 9) was born in Belgrave Square, London, in 1935.He is the son of Prince George and Princess Marina, The Duke and Duchess of Kent and is the grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, the Daily Mirror reports.READ MORE: North Wales council refuses to accept 'oppressive' William as Prince of WalesHis father died in an RAF plane crash in Caithness, Scotland, during World War Two in 1942, with Edward inheriting his titles of Duke of Kent, Earl of St Andrews and Baron Downpatrick.His life is not without intrigue either, having been educated at Ludgrove Prep School, Eton College, and then at the Le Rosey Institute in Switzerland before embarking on a 20 year military career.He is the eldest of three children, with younger sister Princess Alexandra born on Christmas Day in 1936 and his younger brother, Prince Michael of Kent, born in 1942.The Duke married Katharine Worsley on June 8, 1961, at York Minster and had three children: George, Earl of St Andrews, Lady Helen Taylor, and Lord Nicholas Windsor.They have no fewer than 10 grandchildren, including the Lord Downpatrick and fashion model Lady Amelia Windsor.One of the biggest scandal his immediate family have faced was the Duchess of Kent converting to Catholicism in 1994 which was a controversial move as Catholics are forbidden from being in line to the throne.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.In the Bill of Rights of 1689 Parliament declared that no future monarch could be a Catholic or be married to a Catholic and the law

Lady Amelia Windsor turned heads as she walked the catwalk at London Fashion Week for Manchester designer Zeynep Kartal. The fashion model, dubbed the 'most beautiful royal' walked in the Zeynep Kartal x Li & Fung spring/summer 2023 runway show.

Platinum Jubilee. But during one of the main events — the Trooping the Colour parade — one special, less-recognized person made an appearance alongside her: Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent.So, who is this lesser-known royal?The duke, 86, is the 96-year-old queen’s first cousin and he emerged on the Buckingham Palace balcony to receive the official salute to celebrate the monarch’s momentous 70-year reign.The duke took the place of the sovereign’s late husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died last year at 99.

The story of the Queen’s forgotten uncle, Prince George is so far-fetched, movie producers wouldn’t touch the script with a barge-pole. Story plots of Netflix blockbuster Bridgerton seem tame in comparison to the real-life exploits of Prince George.

Prince George and Princess Marina moved into Coppins in June 1936. In those days, the nearby village of Iver retained a quiet charm and rural atmosphere, and Coppins was set in 130 acres of countryside, surrounded by arable fields, woods and plantations. The house was built in about 1850.Duke: We were very fond of Coppins.

Duchess of Cambridge, she always manages to look as though she’s delighted to be wherever she is. Lesson one: a smile is a much underestimated style asset. It looks charming when you’re young.

The Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty were married for over seven decades until his death in April 2021. All these years later, their long union begs the question: How did the Queen and Prince Philip meet?

The Queen will get to say a final goodbye to Prince Philip in private before his coffin leaves Windsor Castle today.

The Queen married Prince Philip 13 years after first meeting at another wedding, but the big day had its own chaos.When she was preparing to tie the knot with the Duke of Edinburgh, her bouquet and pearls were missing, causing a frantic search.Lady Pamela Hicks, long life friend of Her Majesty, was one of her bridesmaids.The now 92-year-old's daughter, India, followed in her footsteps and featured as a bridesmaid at Princess Diana's wedding to Prince Charles years later.Lady Pamela was there when the Queen fell in love with Philip, after they met in 1934 at the wedding of Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark to Prince George, Duke of Kent.They announced their engagement officially on July 9, 1947, and tied the knot only four months later

Prince Philip wrote to Queen Elizabeth II to say he had “fallen in love completely and unreservedly” with her, and the couple have been together ever since — through marriage, childbirths, triumphs and trials.An 8-year-old Elizabeth met Philip in 1934 while attending a wedding for Princess Marina and Prince George. Five years later, the pair reconnected at ages 13 and 18 while they were at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth.

Princess Marina was a style icon of the ‘40s, 50s and ‘60s, her grandmother the Duchess of Kent is famously chic and her aunt Lady Helen Taylor is an elegant one-time muse to Giorgio Armani - so Amelia is now leading the way among her own generation by embracing renting, hailed as a way to get the thrill of having something novel to wear but in a more sustainable way than buying new. From today, a selection of Amelia’s wardrobe favourites will be available to hire from £4 per day via rental service By Rotation. The proceeds will be donated to the Henry Dickens community centre in Notting Hill.

Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle, charting just some of the outfits that have seen them become national, and international, icons.As chosen by Bethan HoltLong before the Duchess of Cambridge made Wimbledon into her own annual fashion moment, Princess Marina of Kent was the lawn tennis club’s reigning royal, serving as President for 26 years. Marina may have faded somewhat from public recognition now, but in her heyday she was as ultra-chic as royals come - she has even been labelled the royal family’s ‘original’ style icon, thanks to her singular glamour.