Princess Alexandra of Kent and the late Sir Angus Ogilvy Part 1: July 2003-

[JR76]

I read the article earlier today and was actually surprised. If true Princess Alexandra must be feeling quite poorly to take the step and retire. Her brother was allegedly once quoted as saying that he'd never retire as long as the Queen is still working, a sentiment I'd imagine was shared by the rest of the cousins and Alexandra in particular.
That said a woman of that age who's fractured her wrist two times as a result of taking a tumble must know her limits and take care of herself.

[Marengo]

It is based on an article in The Daily Express. TDE is the very worst of the British gutter press so I would take the scoop with a few pinches of salt.

[Lilyflo]

I agree with JR76, it depends on her health. She'll keep going as long as she can but if she's receiving medical advice to reduce her work, I imagine her family would be encouraging her to heed it.

I also agree with Marengo's comments about the Daily Express - vile rag.

[Stefan]

According to this Article it was denieed by the Palace
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a....html#comments

[Iluvbertie]

It is interesting for me that a week or so ago she had two engagements listed for the 30th January in the FE but one was removed yesterday. Maybe she has been told only one engagement per day when she does do them.

I do think we need to remember that she had a health issue a couple of years ago that saw her miss engagements for quite a few months. I have a friend who has the same thing and she was forced to retire at 58 whereas Alexandra is now 82. She also had the issue with the broken arm last year, another side effect of age.

[iceflower]

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Yesterday, January 23, Princess Alexandra as Patron visited the Royal Star and Garter Homes in Surrey:


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[iceflower]

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Princess Alexandra paid a visit to the Sunbury Millennium Embroidery Gallery in Surrey yesterday, January 30:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 31st January:
Princess Alexandra was present at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Lord Carrington, KG (formerly Chancellor of the Most Noble Order of the Garter and formerly Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) which was held in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, today.

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 13th February:
Princess Alexandra, Patron, the House of St. Barnabas, this afternoon received Mr. David Evans upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Ms. Jennifer Watson upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron, London Philharmonic Choir, received Mr. Ian Frost upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Ms. Tessa Bartley upon assuming the appointment.

Court Circular 14th February:
Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Children and Families Across Borders, this evening attended the International Child Protection Dinner at the residence of the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation in London and was received by His Excellency Mr. Alexandre Fasel.

[eya]

Princess Alexandra as Patron of CFABUK attend at a dinner last night

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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 19th February:
Princess Alexandra, Patron, Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval Nursing Service, this afternoon received Captain Steven Spencer upon relinquishing his appointment as Head of the Naval Nursing Service and Captain Alison Hofman upon assuming the appointment.

Her Royal Highness, Patron and Air Chief Commandant, Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service, received Group Captain Michael Priestley upon relinquishing his appointment as Matron-in-Chief and Group Captain Fionnuala Bradley upon assuming the appointment.

[iceflower]

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Today, February 27, Princess Alexandra as Patron opened the new North Block Building at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 6th March:
Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Oxford Philharmonic Trust, this evening held a Gala Concert and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.