The Duke and Duchess of Kent: Oct 2003-

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On October 23, the Duke of Kent has presented The Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation to Ian Kentfield, President of Amsafe Bridport Limited, for its design and development of a revolutionary system to protect armoured vehicles against rocket-propelled grenade attacks.


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And on October 24, the Duke as Patron of RoyalScots Dragoon Guards charity "Caring for Courage" visited the Affordable Art Fair in Battersea Park, London.



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[Dman]

Future Talent in the City.mov - YouTube

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The Duke of Kent attended the British Racing Drivers Club awards at Grand Connaught Rooms in London on December 3, 2012.




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[cepe]

The Duchess of Kent's brother has died. Obituary from the Telegraph. He certainly achieved a great deal and undertook many public duties

Sir Marcus Worsley - Telegraph

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On February 5 the Duke of Kent visited the Esher Church of England High School, the GASP Motor Project Workshop in Albury, Guildford, Surrey, the Surrey Hills Brewery, Denbies Wine Estate and Betchworth Castle in Dorking.




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** thisissurreytoday.co.uk: HRH The Duke of Kent visits Mole Valley **


** esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk: Royal Opening for the New EHS Sports Centre **


** thisissurreytoday.co.uk: Duke of Kent visits Denbies Wine Estate and Betchworth Castle **

[AdmirerUS]

Lovely visit. And it is so nice to see snow gone! Betchworth Castle is a lovely ruin and it is nice to see someone is trying to stabilize it for posterity.

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Today, February 12, the Duke of Kent as Patron of the Canterbury Cathedral Appeal visited Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury College.



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** thisiskent.co.uk: The Duke of Kent visits Canterbury College **

[AdmirerUS]

Has anyone on the forums ever met the Duke?
In pics he looks so seriously interested. That's a good thing, but I do wonder if he is so serious all the time or if he has a relaxed side as well? Has anyone met him?

[Dman]

Duchess of Kent: The reluctant royal at 80:
Duchess of Kent: The reluctant royal at 80 | Royal | News | Daily Express

Happy 80th Birthday to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

[Shelo]

She is very elegant, isn't she?

Milestone Birthday for the Duchess of Kent

[cepe]

Originally Posted by Dman

Duchess of Kent: The reluctant royal at 80:
Duchess of Kent: The reluctant royal at 80 | Royal | News | Daily Express

Happy 80th Birthday to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

I agree and I think the way the Duke of Kent has supported her, especially in her decision to convert to RC, is to be commended. They make a good couple.

[Dman]

Duchess of Kent celebrates 80 with Gershwin at the Crazy Coqs - what better way?:
Duchess of Kent celebrates 80 with Gershwin at the Crazy Coqs - what better way? - Diary - News - London Evening Standard

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On February 19 the Duke of Kent has visited the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Anne's Hill Cemetery in Gosport, the Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton and the Lee-on-Solent Fleet Air Arm Memorial in Lee-on-Solent.



** royalnavy.mod.uk: HRH Duke Of Kent Unveils Information Panels To War Dead **

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The Duke of Kent will go to NY in March

Royalty to visit New York - TEAMtalk | Football | League 2 | Rotherham United News

[COUNTESS]

This is a very strange site, as they are separated for many years, although not divorced, so the title The Duke and Duchess seems a bit disingenuine.

[HRHHermione]

Originally Posted by Dman

Duchess of Kent: The reluctant royal at 80:
Duchess of Kent: The reluctant royal at 80 | Royal | News | Daily Express

Happy 80th Birthday to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent.

I admire so much how she's handled her life and difficulties. She seems like a genuinely pleasant and decent person.

[Iluvbertie]

Originally Posted by COUNTESS

This is a very strange site, as they are separated for many years, although not divorced, so the title The Duke and Duchess seems a bit disingenuine.

Why?

They are still married and still live in the same home - whether in the same part of the home isn't clear but they do still share a home.

They simply don't appear in public together except for major family events.

[HRHHermione]

Originally Posted by Iluvbertie

Why?

They are still married and still live in the same home - whether in the same part of the home isn't clear but they do still share a home.

They simply don't appear in public together except for major family events.

Exactly. Plus- if they desired a divorce, they would have obtained one. Clearly they have no desire to change how they live.

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Originally Posted by COUNTESS

This is a very strange site, as they are separated for many years, although not divorced, so the title The Duke and Duchess seems a bit disingenuine.

We don't know that for a fact. What is known is The Duchess requested permission from The Queen in 2002 to relinquish her public duties and she stopped using the style of HRH at that time. She is still HRH The Duchess of Kent, but prefers to be addressed as Katherine Kent.

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I remember seeing the Duchess all the time at the Wimbledon ladies' final and really miss her presence there. She's such a lovely lady who's faced her difficulties with such grace and fortitude; I hope this stage of her life is bringing her contentment. A very nice article; thank you for sharing.