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


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Court Circular 18th December:
Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this evening attended a Reception and Carol Service in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4, to mark the launch of the Fortieth Anniversary of the Alzheimer’s Society.
 
I don’t really see it as being true in the sense that she doesn’t do hundreds of duties each year anyway so I suspect she would simply reduce whay she does do even further, maybe hand over a patronage or two? Obviously since the Duke of Edinburgh’s retirement anything could happen.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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Princess Alexandra paid a visit to the Sunbury Millennium Embroidery Gallery in Surrey yesterday, January 30:


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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.
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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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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Court Circular 6th March:
Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, Oxford Philharmonic Trust, this evening held a Gala Concert and Dinner at Buckingham Palace.
 
Court Circular 17th April:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Mind, this afternoon received Mr Ryan Campbell upon relinquishing his appointment as chairman of trustees and Ms Stephanie Spring upon assuming the appointment.
Mr Paul Farmer (chief executive officer) was present.

Her Royal Highness, Royal Patron, Children and Families Across Borders, later received Mr Alan Howarth upon relinquishing his appointment as chairman and Mr Michael Phair upon assuming the appointment.
Mrs Carolyn Housman (chief executive officer) was present.
 
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Court Circular 3rd May:
Buckingham Palace

The Queen, Sovereign of the Order, accompanied by The Princess Royal, Grand Master, was present this morning at a Service of the Royal Victorian Order held in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Prince Michael of Kent, Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy and Vice-Admiral Sir Tim Laurence were also present.

Afterwards The Queen gave a Reception at Windsor Castle for those who attended the Service.
 
Court Circular 12th May:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own), this afternoon received Brigadier Andrew Hughes at the Cavalry and Guards Club, 127 Piccadilly, London W1, upon relinquishing his appointment as Colonel and Colonel Richard Charrington upon assuming the appointment, and Lieutenant Colonel Adam Foden upon assuming his appointment as Commanding Officer.

Her Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own), afterwards attended the Regimental Lunch at the Club.

Court Circular 15th May:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, the Florence Nightingale Foundation, today attended a Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale held jointly with the Cavell Nurses’ Trust, celebrating the Centenary of the Funeral of Nurse Edith Cavell in Westminster Abbey, London SW1.

Court Circular 16th May:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening attended a Reception and Dinner to launch the Richmond Park Heritage Centre, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, Richmond, Surrey.

Court Circular 20th May:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra this evening visited the Chelsea Flower Show of the Royal Horticultural Society in the Gardens of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea.

Court Circular 21st May:
Buckingham Palace

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 23rd May:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this afternoon presented the Alzheimer’s Society People Awards at St James’s Palace.
 
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Court Circular 29th May:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra this afternoon officially opened Lancaster Community Fire and Ambulance Station, Cable Street, Lancaster, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire (the Lord Shuttleworth KG).

Her Royal Highness later visited Penny’s Hospital Almshouses of Lancaster Charity, King Street, Lancaster.

Princess Alexandra subsequently visited Westfield War Memorial Village, 30 West Road, Lancaster.

Court Circular 30th May:
St. James's Palace

Princess Alexandra, President, Royal Humane Society, today attended the Annual General Court at Haberdashers' Hall, 18 West Smithfield, London EC1.
 
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Court Circular 1st June:
Buckingham Palace

The Queen, accompanied by Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy, honoured Epsom Races with her presence today.

Court Circular 3rd June:
Buckingham Palace

The Queen gave a State Banquet this evening in honour of The President of the United States of America and Mr Trump at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy were present.

Court Circular 4th June:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this evening attended Richmond Park Musical Roots, an evening of music in aid of the Holly Lodge Centre, in the Belvedere, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, Surrey.

Court Circular 5th June:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Honorary Patron, Royal Academy America, this afternoon held a meeting for Trustees and supporters.
Mr Christopher Le Brun (President, Royal Academy of Arts) was present.

Court Circular 10th June:
St. James's Palace

Princess Alexandra, President, British School at Rome, this evening attended a Lecture at the British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Court Circular 17th June:
Windsor Castle

The Queen, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, 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.

The Queen later gave a Luncheon Party for the Companions of the Most Noble Order of the Garter at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke of York, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra, the Hon Lady Ogilvy were present.

Court Circular 20th June:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, President, Alexandra Rose Charity, this afternoon received Mr Michael Morris upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr March Hancock upon assuming the appointment.
 
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Princess Alexandra as Vice-President of The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association attended the Royal Cornwall Show today, June 6:


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Court Circular 25th June:
St. James's Palace

Princess Alexandra, Patron, Leeds Castle Foundation, this afternoon opened the Princess Alexandra Gardens at Leeds Castle, Maidstone, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L'Isle).

Her Royal Highness this evening attended a Dinner to mark the Nine Hundredth Anniversary of Leeds Castle.

Court Circular 26th June:
St. James's Palace

Princess Alexandra this morning visited Romney Tweed Community Interest Company, the Granary, Jessamine Farm, Old Romney, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Kent (the Viscount De L'Isle).

Her Royal Highness this afternoon toured Romney Marsh Historic Churches of Kent, visiting St. Clement, Old Romney, St. Augustine, Brookland, and St. George, Ivychurch.

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Court Circular 28th June:
St James’s Palace

Princess Alexandra, Royal Patron, this afternoon visited Masterpiece London at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London SW3.
 
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Yesterday, July 2, Princess Alexandra visited the Swan Sanctuary and presented The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in Shepperton, Surrey. And she visited the Sunbury Millennium Gallery.


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