The Duke and Duchess of Kent News and Events 1: October 2003- Sep 2022

[iceflower]

A portrait of the Duchess of Kent:

(Majesty)

 

[Bella]

Very nice pictures of the Duchess of Kent, Iceflower. Remarkable how much her daughter, Helen, resembles her.

 

[iceflower]

Caption:"The Duke of Kent (L) accepts the European Culture Award given to him in the category "Pro Humanitate" by Dresdner Bank chairman Herbert Walter 10 October 2006 at Dresden's Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady). The prize has been awarded every year since 1993 to people who devote their energies to making sure that other people realise that the European idea provides a chance to set an example of peaceful co-existence by different peoples. Among the laureates of the award's 2006 edition are the German-Russian Forum "St. Petersburg Dialogue" (Culture Award for Politics) and the Russian-Orthodox and German Protestant churches (Culture Award for Communication)."


(Photo credit: PEER GRIMM/AFP/Getty Images)

 

[fanletizia]

The Duke of Kent wears dark glasses to view a Mars exhibit during a "Punk Science Show" and exhibition in Buckingham Palace to mark the importance of British Science on October 24, 2006 in London, England

from getty

 

[iceflower]

Here are two nice family portraits of the Duchess and the Duke of Kent with their three children George, Helen and Nicholas:

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[Bella]

Adorable pictures, Iceflower. The baby looks alot like Marina Oglivy when she was a baby ~ all that curly hair. Helen was a beautiful child.

 

[iceflower]

Pics 16.3.2007

The Duke of Kent at the Xth Commonwealth Study Conference (CSC) "Working Together for Inclusive Growth and Development'' in New Delhi, 16 March 2007.

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[iceflower]

Pic 25.5.2007

The Duke of Kent attends a photocall for Simon 'Blaggers' Blagden MBE and his team of seven men, who are about to embark on a three-day tank trip to the Somme in France in their Spartan Armoured Personnel Carrier, on May 25, 2007 in London, England. Jackson/getty

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[iceflower]

Pics 11.6.2007

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent attended a Gala Concert and a party to celebrate the re-opening of the Royal Festival Hall on June 11, 2007 in London, England. Stuart Wilson/Getty

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[iceflower]

Pic 24.6.2007

Sir Jackie Stewart, Lady Stewart and HRH Duke of Kent attended the Cartier ''Style and Luxe'' lunch at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on the Earl of March's private lawn on June 24, 2007 in Goodwood, England. Dave Benett/Getty

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[fanletizia]

LONDON - JULY 08: HRH The Duke of Kent looks on prior to the Men's Singles final match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain during day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2007 in London, England

Fotobanka isifa image service

 

[iceflower]

Pics 7.+8.7.2007

The Duke of Kent did not only watch the matches, he was also the one who handed out the trophies

1. Venus Williams of USA recieves the trophy from the Duke of Kent following her victory during the Women's Singles final match against Marion Bartoli of France during day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 7, 2007 in London, England. Williams won 6-4, 6-1. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

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2. Roger Federer of Switzerland receives the trophy from The Duke of Kent following the Men's Singles final match during day thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 8, 2007 in London, England. Roger Federer claims his fifth consecutive championship title. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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[iceflower]

Last week the Duke of Kent visited the United Arab Emirates Technical Training Project/UK to attend the 2007
Graduation Ceremony and to open their new Fitness Centre, here's a pic and an article about it :

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[iceflower]

Pic 24.7.2007

Today the Duke of Kent had an official engagement together with Prince William,
but I think he has not been noticed as much as his young relative has been
Here's an article about another of the Duke's engagements this week:

Royal visitor marks sculpture park anniversary 24 July 2007
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[CarolinaLandgrave]

Did anyone see the special on Sunday night - on The History Channel...
it was about the Freemasons....
I could have sworn that I saw the Duke of Kent in several pictures from the London Temple....
is he a Mason?

 

[iceflower]

There's no pic, but two articles about the Duchess of Kent's last official
event, she opened a new lifeboat station at one of the Yorkshire Coast's
most important fishing ports last Friday, 7 Sep 2007:

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[helenw]

I could have sworn that I saw the Duke of Kent in several pictures from the London Temple....
is he a Mason?

Yes, I believe he is.

 

[Warren]

The Duke of Kent has been the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England since 1967.
His father was Grand Master 1939-1942, and others have included the Duke of Devonshire, the Earl of Harewood, the Duke of Connaught and the Prince of Wales (before becoming Edward VII).

 

[CarolinaLandgrave]

Thanks HelenW and Warren - I just wanted to make sure that it was he I saw.
I didnt know that some of the Royal family were Masons.
Thanks again!!

 

[iceflower]

Pic 1.10.2007

The Duke of Kent is on a six-day tour to Australia.

Yesterday he arrived at the airport of Adelaide --> Pic

And here are two links with articles about his visit:

ROYALTY has touched down in Adelaide

The Duke of Kent arrives in SA

 

[fanletizia]

Duke of Kent on an official visit to Adelaide, Australia - 01 Oct 2007

Fotobanka isifa image service

 

[iceflower]

Thanks for picture link, fanletizia
Maybe we'll also get pics of the other events, I read that other events
in the diary include a reception at the University of Adelaide and a
presentation ceremony of the Duke of Edinburgh gold awards at a
Government House..

Here are two new article links:

Duke of Kent to open science hub in Adelaide

Duke of Kent signs on at Adelaide Uni

 

[iceflower]

Pics 6.3.2008

HRH the Duke of Kent at The Rainbow Trust Charity Gala at
the British Antique Dealers Association Antiques and Fine Art
Fair on 06/03/2008.

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[Sasha3]

Has anyone got recent pictures of the Duchess of Kent

As title goes. I know she went retired from public I haven't seen anything on the Duchess of Kent. I use to watch Wimbleton and I miss her not been there. So I'm wandering if anyone has got recent pictures of her of late. I'm new to this forum so I'm hoping this a good question?

Thanks

 

[Jo of Palatine]

If you go to Getty Images - Unsupported browser detected and type in "Katherine Kent" or "Duchess Kent" you'll find some recent ones, eg. from the wedding anniversary of the queen and DoE.

 

[Sasha3]

Thank You

Thank You Jo of Paletine. It seems the sparkle has gone out of her and doesn't look very good. I remember pictures with her with always happy and she always had a sparkle about her. I know age plays a factor but the queen still has more sparkle at 81 going 82. The Duchess must close to 70. The pictures I saw I feel sorry for her she looks sad.

 

[iceflower]

Sasha3, the Duchess has become 75 one month ago, so I
would say it's her age. Here are some pics from December,
the Duchess hosted a gala fundraiser for her music education
charity at the Tate Modern Gallery. Jamie Cullum made a
surprise performance:

The Duchess of Kent with Jamie Cullum
The Duke of Kent with his daughter Helen

 

[lynnecam1uk]

The Duchess was always such a lovely person, are the Duke and Duchess of Kent living separate lives, i know i have heard rumours they are and they are never seen together now such a shame as i thought they were a lovely couple

 

[iceflower]

Pics 7.5.2008

HRH the Duke of Kent opening the boardwalk at Churchtown Farm,
St Austell, Cornwall, Britain - 07 May 2008 The boardwalk allows
visitors in wheelchairs to experience the woodland areas of the farm.

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[Florencia]

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