Princess Alexandra of Kent and the late Sir Angus Ogilvy: July 2003-

[Elly C]

An elegant lady indeed -she has always been one of the British Royal Familiy's best ambassadors imo. I can't recall her receiving any bad press. Early pictures of her reveal what a beautiful princess she was & she remains a very attractive woman in her later years.

[Dierna23]

I agree and it's indeed amazing that she never had any bad press. At least, apart from the "scandal" concerning her daughter Marina, I can't remember any bad headline either. One day I would love to see an interview with Princess Alexandra. I'm almost sure she would have many nice anecdotes to tell and she appears to be such a nice lady.

[NoorMeansLight]

^ Or a(n) (auto)biography, I'd love to read more about her life!

[iceflower]

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Princess Alexandra as Patron of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association officially opened the new
Guide Dogs National Breeding Centre in Leamington Spa, on 4 October 2011.

Pic 1 is too cute

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** guidedogs.org.uk: Guide Dogs new National Breeding Centre given Royal seal of approval **

** BBC: In pictures: New guide dog centre opens in Warwickshire **

** leamingtonobserver.co.uk: New Guide Dogs breeding centre gets royal opening **

[iceflower]

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A great looking Princess Alexandra in a fantastic evening combination attended the American
Associates of the Royal Academy Trust Annual Gala held at The Pierre Hotel, New York City,
October 25, 2011.



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[iceflower]

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On November 29, Princess Alexandra attended an advent carol service by the choir of the
Hereford Cathedral in support of the Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust. It took place in the
Guards' Chapel, Wellington Barracks, London.



** Pic ** Princess Alexandra attends Hereford Cathedral Perpetual Trust event **

[Patricia Winniford]

Originally Posted by sky

Shouldnt their children be their Hon. also?

When Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvie married, the Queen
wanted to bestow a title upon Angus. He respectfully declined.
From having researched the protocol for several years now, it
would seem that persons of royal lineage have the privilege of
deciding whether or not their children will have a title, if in
fact the children are entitled to such. Princess Margaret's husband
Anthony-Armstrong Jones accepted the title Earl of Snowdon,
thus entitling their children to be known as "the Honorable".
Since Angus Ogilvie declined a title it is reasonable to assume
that their children would not have a title.

[NGalitzine]

Angus was the younger son on an Earl which is why he had the "Hon" style. As he was not a peer he had no titles to pass along to his children, although his son remains in line to the earldom should the current earls line die out.

[iceflower]

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On January 30, 2012, Princess Alexandra visited Colinton Primary School and the Regiment
and families at Redford Infantry Barracks in Edinburgh.



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[Daisiesforever]

Oh my, she looks absolutely lovely here. I do love the deep burgundy coat and her hat is so beautiful. The contrast of the lighter burgundy scarf is just perfect. Thank you Iceflower for this photograph.

[iceflower]

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On April 25, Princess Alexandra opened the new Centre for the Goldsmiths' Company at Eagle Court in London:




** Pic ** Goldsmiths' Centre opens with royal reception **

[iceflower]

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Princess Alexandra has attended a Citizenship Ceremony at Wandsworth Town Hall, London
on April 23, 2012 to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.


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[iceflower]

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On May 2nd, Princess Alexandra opened a new unit at the James cook University Hospital and visited schools in Middlesbrough.

Perfectly dressed and so lovely again!


** Pic ** itv.com video: Princess Alexandra in Middlesbrough **

** gazettelive.co.uk: Princess Alexandra visits Teesside cancer unit and Yarm schools **

** thenorthernecho.co.uk: Royal opening for £35m cancer treatment centre **

[NGalitzine]

Always a lovely lady, with a slightly Edwardian taste in fashion.

[iceflower]

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On July 3rd, Princess Alexandra attended a Tea Party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aylesbury College in Aylesbury.
She had officially opened it back in 1963.




** Pic ** aylesbury.ac.uk: Aylesbury College Gets Royal Seal of Approval **

[iceflower]

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On July 20, Princess Alexandra visited the Battle Back Centre at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Telford, she visited St. Andrew's
Church of England Primary School Shifnal, Shropshire and Greenacres Farm and Education Centre, Kemberton, Shifnal.



** britishlegion.org.uk: Princess Alexandra views progress at Battle Back Centre **


** shropshirestar.com: Shropshire farmer’s double delight at greeting Princess Alexandra **

[iceflower]

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On July 24 Princess Alexandra as Patron of the Anchor Trust has opened a new care home - Anchor’s West Hall in West Byfleet, Surrey.



** anchor.org.uk: Anchor launches revolutionary care model **

[iceflower]

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Princess Alexandra has opened new facilities at The Calvert Trust Exmoor, Wistlandpound on September 12, 2012.



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** calvert-trust.org.uk: HRH Princess Alexandra opens The Acland Room **


** pilgrims-progress-exmoor.blogspot.de: The Princess Visits Me! **

[iceflower]

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On September 21 Princess Alexandra visited Cranleigh School and as Patron of the Alzheimer's Society she visited the Cedar Court Care Home in Cranleigh.



** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** cranleigh.org: Royal Visit ** cranleigh.org gallery ** sandbmedia.newsprints.co.uk gallery **

[maria-olivia]

How is the relationship between Alexandra , Marie-Christine and Marina ?