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

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Today, June 14, the Duke of Kent visited Anglia Ruskin University School of Medicine in Chelmsford, Essex:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** aru: Duke of Kent officially opens School of Medicine **


And he visited the new Riverside Leisure Centre also in Chelmsford, Essex.

 

[Dman]

The Duke of Kent is accused of causing an road accident-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...h-horror-smash-left-student-21-terrified.html

 

[Mbruno]

The Duke of Kent is accused of causing an road accident-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...h-horror-smash-left-student-21-terrified.html

The Telegraph is reporting that the Duke may face criminal prosecution .

 

[Princess Larisa]

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.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 19th June:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this evening attended the Leeds Lieder Gala Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.

Court Circular 20th June:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon departed from Heathrow Airport, London, for Serbia and was received this afternoon upon arrival at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport by Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia (His Excellency Mr Denis Keefe).
Mr Nicholas Turnbull is in attendance.

 

[eya]

Yesterday 21 June the Duke of Kent, who is visiting Belgrade met with Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic at the opening of the renovated courts at the UK Embassy in Belgrade.

https://www.instagram.com/p/By_HjviHAQo/

 

[iceflower]

Court Circular 19th June:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Wigmore Hall, this evening attended the Leeds Lieder Gala Concert at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London W1.

Here's a short scene of his arrival to the concert, Princess Alexandra attended as well:


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[Princess Larisa]

And here are a couple of photos:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1141644794361450497

 

[iceflower]

Last week the Duke of Kent paid a visit to Serbia.

As President of of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission he visited the cemetery in Belgrade:


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And he visited the the Museum of Science and Technology and was informed about the BritishCouncil's 21st Century Schools programme:


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As mentioned by eya above he opened the Novak Djokovic's tennis court and he attended a garden party:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 21st June:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning laid a rose at the Elsie Inglis Memorial Plaque, Elsie Inglis House, Belgrade, and was received by Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Serbia (His Excellency Mr. Denis Keefe).

His Royal Highness, President, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, afterwards laid a wreath at Belgrade War Cemetery, Svetog Nikole Street, Belgrade.

The Duke of Kent, on behalf of Her Majesty's Government and the British Council, later marked the presentation of a codable computer to the Museum of Science and Technology, 51 Dobracina Street, Belgrade.

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Court Circular 22nd June:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited the Royal Palace, Belgrade, Serbia, and was received by Crown Prince Alexander Karadjordjevic.

His Royal Highness later attended a debate on reconciliation given by the Chevening Society at Elsie Inglis House, Belgrade.

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended a Meeting of the Serbian Grand Lodge at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 10 Vladimira Popovica Street, Belgrade.

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this evening attended a Gala Dinner at the Crown Plaza Hotel to celebrate the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Serbian Grand Lodge.

Court Circular 23rd June:
St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon arrived at Heathrow Airport, London, from Serbia.
Mr. Nicholas Turnbull was in attendance.

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

The Duke of Kent this afternoon opened the Cereal Innovation Centre, Morning Foods Limited, Gresty Road, Crewe, and was received by Mr. John Lea (Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire).

His Royal Highness later visited British Salt Limited, Cledford Lane, Middlewich, on the occasion of their Fiftieth Anniversary and was received by Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire (Mr. David Briggs).

The Duke of Kent afterwards visited Bentley Motors Limited, CW1 House, Pyms Lane, Crewe.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Interesting to see the Duke of Kent visiting Serbia. It was nice to see all the photos.

 

[Princess Larisa]

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

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, this evening held a Reception at Buckingham Palace.

Court Circular 27th June:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon unveiled the Victoria Cross Remembrance Stone at Freemasons’ Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2, in honour of those United Grand Lodge of England Freemasons who have been awarded the Victoria Cross.

Court Circular 28th June:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning unveiled the Great War Memorial, Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire (Sir John Peace) and afterwards attended a Reception at County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham, to mark the unveiling of the Memorial, NG2 2LA.

His Royal Highness this afternoon presented The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise at a Reception at Lenton House, University Park, Nottingham.

 

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Today, June 28, the Duke of Kent was in Nottingham. He attended a reception for recipients of The Queen's Award for Enterprise at Lenton House and he attended the unveiling of the Great War Memorial followed by a reception:



** itv: The Duke of Kent unveils Great War Memorial in Nottinghamshire **


** nottinghampost: Duke of Kent officially opens stunning First World War memorial at Victoria Embankment **

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 1st July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Opening Day of the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, London SW19.

Court Circular 2nd July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Edge Foundation, this morning received the Lord Baker of Dorking upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman and Mr Neil Bates upon assuming the appointment.

Court Circular 3rd July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships in Church Road, London SW19.

Court Circular 5th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Kent County Agricultural Society, this morning visited Kent County Show at Kent Showground, Detling, and was received by Mr Richard Oldfield (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Kent).

His Royal Highness, Patron, Canterbury Cathedral Trust, this afternoon visited Canterbury Cathedral.

Court Circular 8th July:
St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships in Church Road, London SW19.

Court Circular 9th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, London Philharmonic Orchestra, this morning received Mr Timothy Walker (Chief Executive).

Court Circular 10th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Wimbledon Championships in Church Road, London SW19.

Court Circular 11th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening presented The Prince Philip Award for Polymers in the Service of Mankind and the Bessemer Gold Medal at the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Gala and Premier Awards Ceremony, Science Museum, Exhibition Road, London SW7.

Court Circular 12th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President in Chief, the British Racing Drivers’ Club, this morning attended the Grand Prix practice session at Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire.

Court Circular 13th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Ladies’ Finals of the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, London SW19.

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Court Circular 14th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, this afternoon attended the Men’s Finals of the Wimbledon Championships at Church Road, London SW19.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1150487471332966400

Court Circular 16th July:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Chancellor, this afternoon presided over the University of Surrey Undergraduate Degree Ceremonies at Guildford Cathedral and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

Court Circular 17th July:
St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron, today held an Investiture at St. James's Palace for the British-German Association.

 

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The Duke of Kent as Patron of the Kent County Agricultural Society attended the 90th Kent County Show, at Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, today, July 5:


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As Patron of the Canterbury Cathedral Trust he also visited Canterbury Cathedral today.

 

[iceflower]

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The Duke of Kent as Patron of the British-German Association attended a medal ceremony at St. James's Palace today, July 17:



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The Duke of Kent as Honorary Air Chief Marshal of the Royal Air Force took the salute at the Passing out Parade at RAF Cranwell, Cranwell Village, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, today, July 18:


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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 23rd July:
St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning visited Crayford Town Centre to commemorate the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919 by John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown and was received by Major David Hewer (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

His Royal Highness today planted a tree at Hall Place and Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley, in commemoration of the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919 by John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown.

 

[eya]

This week in Crayford, The Duke of Kent celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the first transatlantic flight.
In 1919, John Alcock & Arthur Whitten-Brown flew 16.5 hours from Canada to Ireland in a modified Vickers Vimy bomber, originally designed in the Vickers factory.

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The Duke of Kent met local Air Cadets during his visit to Crayford and unveiled plaques based on Alcock and Brown's aeronautical feat.


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At Hall Place & Gardens in Bexley, The Duke of Kent viewed a tree planted by his mother, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, in 1952.

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[iceflower]

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The Duke of Kent and further members of his family including his daughters, son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters attended the New Generation Festival opening night at Palazzo Corsini in Florence, Italy, yesterday, August 28:



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[Minister of Court]

The Kents are by far the most glamorous branch of the Royal Family.

 

[JulieS]

We don't see often the Duchess.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 9th September:
St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this morning visited the Headquarters of the Scout Association at Gilwell Park, Bury Road, London E4, to mark One Hundred Years of the Charity's association with the estate.

Court Circular 12th September:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, Bloodwise, this morning received the Earl Cadogan upon his appointment as Honorary President.

Court Circular 16th September:
St. James's Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this evening attended a Dinner at Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, Whitehall, London SW1.

Court Circular 18th September:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, this evening attended a Gala Concert by the London Mozart Players to mark the reopening of Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, and was received by Colonel Ray Wilkinson (Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London).

Court Circular 20th September:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Patron, the PG Wodehouse Society (UK), this evening attended a Service of Dedication for a Memorial to PG Wodehouse in Westminster Abbey, London SW1, followed by a Reception.

Court Circular 21st September:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, this morning attended the unveiling of the “Rescue” statue to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Salcombe Lifeboat Station at Kingsbridge Quay, 1 Promenade, Kingsbridge, and was received by the Countess of Arran (Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Devon).

His Royal Highness later reviewed the Royal National Lifeboat Institution commemorative fleet in Salcombe Harbour before visiting the Lifeboat Museum, Custom House Quay, Salcombe.

The Duke of Kent subsequently attended the unveiling of a second commemorative statue, “Baltic Exchange III”, at Devon Road Garden, followed by a visit to Holy Trinity Church, Salcombe, and the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Bazaar at Cliff Road, Salcombe.

His Royal Highness this afternoon attended a Lunch to commemorate the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of Salcombe Lifeboat Station at Salcombe Yacht Club, Cliff House, Cliff Road, Salcombe.

Court Circular 25th September:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Grand Master, the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, this afternoon attended a Service of Evensong for the Order in St Paul’s Cathedral, London EC4.

 

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On September 4 the Duchess of Kent as former President of the Royal Northern College of Music hosted a reception at St. James' Palace:



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The Duke of Kent today, September 20, attended a service dedicated to P. G. Wodehouse in Westminster Abbey:



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[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 26th September:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Colonel, Scots Guards, this evening attended the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers Dinner given by the Scots Guards at St James’s Palace.

Court Circular 30th September:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, Royal Fellow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, this evening attended the President’s Valedictory Dinner, Prince Philip House, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1.

Court Circular 2nd October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent today visited Surrey and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant (Mr Michael More-Molyneux).

His Royal Highness this morning opened new school buildings at St Andrew’s School, Church Hill House, Wilson Way, Horsell, Woking.

The Duke of Kent afterwards presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade to Semmco Limited, 9 Kestrel Way, Goldsworth Park Trading Estate, Woking.

His Royal Highness today presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation to Stanhope-Seta, London Street, Chertsey.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon presented The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade to the Company of Animals, Ruxbury Farm, St Ann’s Hill Road, Chertsey.

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 8th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent today visited the Wheels Project Limited, 31-32 Bonville Road, Brislington, Bristol, to mark its 40th Anniversary, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County and City of Bristol (Mrs Peaches Golding).

His Royal Highness, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of England, this afternoon attended a Lunch at Freemasons’ Hall, 31 Park Street, Bristol.

The Duke of Kent later viewed the progress of the Organ Renovation Project and the restoration of the Rose Window at Bristol Cathedral.

Court Circular 11th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this morning attended the Beret Parade of The Duke of York’s Royal Military School, Dover, and was received by Mr Richard Oldfield (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Kent).

Court Circular 14th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this evening attended a Private View of Soldiery, an exhibition of British Army photographic portraits, Carlton Club, 69 St James’s Street, London SW1.

Court Circular 15th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this afternoon presented the Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons, Army and Navy Club, 36-39, Pall Mall, London SW1.

His Royal Highness this evening attended a Reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Seventieth Anniversary of Variety — the Children’s Charity.

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Court Circular 23rd October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this evening held a Reception at St James’s Palace to mark the Centenary of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.

Court Circular 24th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning officially opened the Engineering Academy at South Staffordshire College, the Green, Cannock, and was received by Mr James Leavesley (Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire).

His Royal Highness this afternoon visited St Mary’s Lichfield, Market Square, Lichfield, Staffordshire, to mark the completion of the building’s renovation.

The Duke of Kent later visited Lichfield Cathedral.

Court Circular 25th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, the Royal Institution of Great Britain, this evening attended the Friday Evening Discourse, entitled “What is Life?”, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1.

 

[iceflower]

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On October 11 the Duke of Kent attended the Beret Parade of The Duke of York's Royal Military School in Dover:



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[eya]

.@VarietyGB was founded by members of the entertainment industry in 1949 and since then, more than £270million has been raised in the UK for young people in need.

The Duke of Kent spoke with @VarietyGB supporters, including @MelanieGriffith, @EvaLongoria & @davidwalliams

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[iceflower]

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Today, October 24, the Duke of Kent visited the South Staffordshire College Skills and Engineering Hub to open The Engineering Academy. And he visited St. Mary's in Lichfield as well as Lichfield Cathedral:



** expressandstar: Duke of Kent officially opens new Cannock school of engineering **

 

[Princess Larisa]

Court Circular 29th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent this morning attended the Senior Serving and Retired Officers’ Briefing at the Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1.

Court Circular 30th October:
St James’s Palace

The Duke of Kent, President, this morning visited the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Alloa, and was received by Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Stewart (Lord-Lieutenant of Clackmannanshire).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited the Gate Charity, 2 Ludgate, Alloa.

The Duke of Kent subsequently visited the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ National Wildlife Rescue Centre, Fishcross.

His Royal Highness later visited Ochil Mountain Rescue Team at Fishcross.

The Duke of Kent this afternoon visited Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board, Cromwell Park, Almondbank, near Perth, and was received by Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross (Mr Stephen Leckie).

His Royal Highness afterwards visited J and E Smillie (Growers) Limited, Ruthven, near Perth.

The Duke of Kent subsequently visited the Black Watch Museum and Castle, Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth.