Prince Edward | |||||
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Duke of Kent (more) | |||||
Born |
3 Belgrave Square, London |
9 October 1935 ||||
Spouse | Katharine Worsley (m. 1961) | ||||
Issue |
George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews Lady Helen Taylor Lord Nicholas Windsor |
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House | Windsor | ||||
Father | Prince George, Duke of Kent | ||||
Mother | Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark | ||||
Religion | Church of England | ||||
Military career | |||||
Allegiance | United Kingdom | ||||
Years of service | 1955–1976 | ||||
Rank | Field Marshal | ||||
Service number | 443787 | ||||
Unit | Royal Scots Greys |
Full name | |
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Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick |
Royal family of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms |
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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC(P) (Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick; born 9 October 1935) is a grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary. He has held the title of Duke of Kent since the death of his father in 1942.
The Duke of Kent carries out engagements on behalf of his first cousin, Elizabeth II. He is perhaps best known as president of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presenting the trophies to the Wimbledon champion and runner-up. He also served as the United Kingdom's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, retiring in 2001. He is also the president of The Scout Association, the Royal United Services Institute, and the Royal Institution of Great Britain, and since 1967 Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England. The Duke of Kent is also patron of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) an independent road safety charity which specialises in training and advice for post-licence drivers and riders.