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

[Rudolph]

His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent, KG presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2018 to Watson-Marlow Limited yesterday.

Watson-Marlow recognised for pump technology | This is The West Country

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 18th September:
The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited the Charles Causley Trust, 2 Cyprus Well, Ridgegrove Hill, Launceston, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall (Colonel Edward Bolitho).

His Royal Highness later visited Watson-Marlow Limited, Falmouth Business Park, Falmouth, Cornwall.

The Duke of Kent subsequently visited Passmore Edwards Library, Cross Street, Camborne, Cornwall.

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Court Circular 19th September:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this morning visited the International Musicians Seminar Prussia Cove, Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

Court Circular 21st September:
The Duke of Kent, President, Wellington College, this evening opened the G. W. Annenberg Performing Arts Centre at Wellington College, Duke’s Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire.

Court Circular 25th September:
The Duke of Kent this morning visited Thomas Ware and Sons Limited, Clift House Tannery, Coronation Road, Bristol, and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).

His Royal Highness today visited Ultrahaptics Limited, the West Wing, Glass Wharf, Bristol, and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Nisbets Catering Store, 17-18 Wellington Road, Bristol.

His Royal Highness subsequently visited Ndemic Creations, 129 Cumberland Road, Bristol, and presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation.

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, was represented by Mr Peter Lowndes (Pro Grand Master) at the Thanksgiving and Celebration for Mr Anthony Wilson (formerly President of the Board of General Purposes) which was held at the Grand Temple, Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2, this morning.

Court Circular 27th September:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, National Army Museum, this afternoon visited the "Special Forces: in the shadows" exhibition at the Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3.

 

[iceflower]

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Today, September 20, the Duke of Kent as President of the Edge Foundation visited the Edge Project Showcase Exhibition in London:


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[Empress Merel]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...3-lady-gabriellawindsor-announces-engagement/

Lady Gabriella is engaged to Tom Kingston.
Was this posted?

 

[Fijiro]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...3-lady-gabriellawindsor-announces-engagement/

Lady Gabriella is engaged to Tom Kingston.
Was this posted?

I think it would be posted under her or her parents' (Prince & Princess Michael of Kent) thread.

 

[Rudolph]

Tomorrow HRH the Duke of Kent will represent the UK at a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the Macadonian Front in #WW1 and those, including Greeks and Cypriots, who fought alongside the British.

Via U.K. in Cyprus Twitter

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[Rudolph]

HRH The Duke of Kent has today visited the @CWGC’s Sarigol Military Cemetery, Karasouli Military Cemetery and the Doiran Memorial to mark the centenary it the Battle of Doiran - meeting with Commission staff who care for the sites. #Doiran100 #WW1

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[iceflower]

The Duke of Kent continued his visit today, October 1, and attended a ceremony at the Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery in Skopje:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 29th September:
The Duke of Kent this morning departed Royal Air Force Northolt for Greece and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Thessalonica Airport by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic (Her Excellency Ms. Katharine Smith).

His Royal Highness later visited the Museum for the Macedonian Struggle, Thessalonica.

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Reception at the Thessaloniki Cultural Centre, Thessalonica.

Mr. Nicholas Marden is in attendance.

Court Circular 30th September:
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, today carried out the following engagements in Greece to commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice of Thessalonica.

His Royal Highness this morning laid a wreath at Saragol Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Kilkis.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Karasouli Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Polykastro, and laid a wreath.

His Royal Highness afterwards attended a Luncheon at Polykastro Officers' Club.

The Duke of Kent later laid a wreath at a Service of Remembrance at the Commonwealth War Graves Doiran Memorial.

His Royal Highness afterwards laid a wreath during a Service of Commemoration at the Greek Military Cemetery, Doiran.

The Duke of Kent later departed Greece for Macedonia and was received upon arrival in Skopje by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia (Her Excellency Ms. Rachel Galloway).

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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 1st October:
The Duke of Kent, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, today carried out the following engagements in the Republic of Macedonia to commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice of Thessalonica.

His Royal Highness this morning laid a wreath at the 10th Irish Division Memorial, Rabrovo.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon laid a wreath at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Skopje.

His Royal Highness later attended a Tea given by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia (Her Excellency Ms Rachel Galloway) at the Residence in Skopje for representatives of the Government of the Republic of Macedonia and organisations involved in the Centenary Commemorations.

The Duke of Kent this evening arrived at Royal Air Force Northolt from the Republic of Macedonia.
Mr Nicholas Marden was in attendance.

Court Circular 11th October:
The Duke of Kent, Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, today received Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Dodd upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Steven Burton upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, Patron, this evening attended the Biennial Dinner of the PG Wodehouse Society (United Kingdom) at Gray’s Inn, 8 South Square, London WC1.

Court Circular 12th October:
The Duke of Kent this evening attended the Military Rehabilitation Headley Court Gala Dinner at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London W1.

Court Circular 16th October:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, this afternoon held a Luncheon for Bloodwise at St. James's Palace.

Court Circular 17th October:
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this morning visited Alderney Lifeboat Station, Braye Harbour, and was received by the President of the States of Alderney (Mr. Stuart Trought).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited St. James Concert and Assembly Hall, College Street, and was received by the Lieutenant-Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Bailiwick of Guernsey (Vice Admiral Sir Ian Corder).

Court Circular 19th October:
The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, University of Surrey, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

Court Circular 23rd October:
The Queen gave a State Banquet this evening in honour of The King and Queen of the Netherlands at which The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, 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 Michael of Kent were present.

Court Circular 24th October:
The King and Queen of the Netherlands, accompanied by The Earl and Countess of Wessex, afterwards visited HNLMS ZEELAND, moored alongside HMS BELFAST, The Queen's Walk, London SE1, and were received by The Duke of Kent, the Executive Director (Commercial and Operations) of Imperial War Museums (Mr. John Brown) and Captain Wolter Sillevis Smitt (Defence and Naval Attaché, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands).

Court Circular 25th October:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, St Mungo’s, today held a Luncheon at St James’s Palace.

 

[iceflower]

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Today, October 4, the Duke of Kent attended a reception at the German Embassy in London to celebrate the Day of German Unity (October 3):


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The Duke of Kent celebrated his 83rd birthday today, October 9, and spent the day working. He was in County Durham to visit Durham Constabulary's Problem Oriented Policing Conference at The Durham Centre, to visit the United Technical College in Newton Aycliffe (1-3) and Ushaw College (4 + fb gallery):


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[iceflower]

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Yesterday, October 17, the Duke of Kent visited the Channel Islands: As President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution he visited Alderney Lifeboat Station and he visited James Concert and Assembly Hall in Guernsey:


** guernseypress: Duke of Kent on visit to St James in 200th year **


** gsy.bailiwickexpress: HRH Duke of Kent latest royal visitor **

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 27th October:
The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this evening attended a Concert at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1.

Court Circular 29th October:
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

Court Circular 30th October:
The Duke of Kent, Field Marshal, this morning attended the Senior Serving and Retired Officers' Briefing at the Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1.

 

[iceflower]

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Today, November 1, the Duke of Kent visited Jon Tibbs Associates in Tunbridge Wells, Kent:


** Pic ** HRH The Duke of Kent presents JTA with Queen's Award **


And he attended the Tour de Legacy Reception at the High Commission of Australia, Australia House in London.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 6th November:
The Duke of Kent this morning departed from Gatwick Airport, London, for Malta and was received upon arrival this afternoon at Malta International Airport by the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta (His Excellency Mr. Stuart Gill).

His Royal Highness this evening visited The Queen's Soldiers Exhibition at Fort Rinella, Kalkara, and attended a Reception for Maltese and British veterans.

Captain Alexander Potter is in attendance.

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Kent is on a two-day visit to Malta. Here are some photos and a video:


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** tvm: Enrolled in the Order of St Michael and St George by the Grandmaster, the Duke of Kent **

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 7th November:
The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this morning carried out the following engagements in Malta to celebrate the Order’s Two Hundredth Anniversary.

His Royal Highness first visited the Upper Barrakka Garden, Valletta, and laid a wreath at the tomb of the Hon Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Maitland (first Grand Master of the Order).

The Duke of Kent later called upon The President of the Republic of Malta at the Grandmaster’s Palace, Valletta.

His Royal Highness afterwards viewed restored paintings of St Michael and St George at the Grandmaster’s Palace.

Subsequently Dr George Vella (former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malta) was received by The Duke of Kent at the Grandmaster’s Palace when His Royal Highness presented him with the Insignia of an Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George.

The Duke of Kent afterwards opened the Order of St Michael and St George in Malta 1818-2018 Exhibition at Malta Postal Museum, Archbishop Street, Valletta.

His Royal Highness, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, this afternoon laid a wreath at Pieta Military Cemetery.

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, this evening attended a Reception at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to the Republic of Malta to celebrate the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St. George.

His Royal Highness later attended a Dinner onboard HMS Diamond in the Grand Harbour, Valletta.

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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 8th November:
The Duke of Kent this morning inaugurated The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy project in Malta at Verdala Palace, Siggiewi.

His Royal Highness this afternoon arrived at Gatwick Airport, London, from Malta.
Captain Alexander Potter was in attendance.

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[eya]

Duke of Kent present today the Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade in Zone 3

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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 10th November:
The Queen, Patron, was present this evening at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 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 Prince and Princess Michael of Kent were present.

Court Circular 11th November:
The Queen was present this morning during the Ceremony at the Cenotaph on the occasion of Remembrance Day.
Wreaths were also laid by The Duke of Cambridge, The Duke of Sussex, The Duke of York, The Earl of Wessex, The Princess Royal, The Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent.

The Queen this evening attended a Service to mark the Centenary of the Signing of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey, London SW1.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent were present at the Service.

Court Circular 13th November:
The Duke of Kent this morning presented The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service to the Basingstoke Canal Society, the Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road, Mytchett, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Skillway, the Old Chapels, Deanery Road, Godalming, Surrey.

The Duke of Kent later presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade to Zone3 Limited, Bridge Park, Guildford, Surrey.

 

[iceflower]

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The Duke of Kent today, November 13, also visited Skillway in Godalming, Surrey, and Basingstoke Canal Society at The Canal Centre in Mytchett, Surrey (Pics 1&2):


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 19th November:
The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this evening attended the Chairman's Circle Dinner at 61 Whitehall, London SW1.

 

[iceflower]

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The Duke of Kent was in Croydon today, November 21 He visited Croydon College (see the photos) as well as Sussex Innovation Centre and Mott MacDonald:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 20th November:
The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, the British-German Association, this morning received Mr Stephen Watson upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Peter Barnes upon assuming the appointment.

His Royal Highness, President of the Council, King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), this afternoon held a Luncheon at Buckingham Palace.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 26th November:
The Duke of Kent this evening attended the Chopin Society Gala Concert and Dinner, Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2.

Court Circular 27th November:
The Duke of Kent, President of the Council, King Edward VII’s Hospital (Sister Agnes), today received Miss Caroline Cassels upon her retirement as Matron.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 28th November:
The Duke of Kent this morning presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade to Astro Lighting Limited, the Astro Building, Midas, River Way, Harlow, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Essex (Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited Clement Clarke International Limited, Cartel Business Estate, Edinburgh Way, Harlow.

The Duke of Kent later visited Harlow Group Limited, Allen House, Edinburgh Way, Harlow.

 

[iceflower]

Here are some photos of the Duke's visit to Astro Lighting Limited:



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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 29th November:
The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this morning visited F Company, Ash Ranges, Aldershot Road, Normandy, Surrey.

His Royal Highness, Deputy Colonel-in Chief, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys), this afternoon received Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Coombes upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Colonel Fraser McLeman upon assuming the appointment.

Court Circular 30th November:
The Duke of Kent, President, the Royal Institution of Great Britain, this evening attended the Friday Evening Discourse at 21 Albemarle Street, London W1.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 4th December:
The Duke of Kent this morning presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2018: Innovation to Monodraught Limited, Halifax House, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire (Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, Bt.).

His Royal Highness afterwards presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2018: Innovation to Focusrite Audio Engineering Limited, Windsor House, Turnpike Road, High Wycombe.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2018: Innovation to Trio Healthcare Limited, Missenden Abbey, London Road, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.