Windsor 2,233 Posted December 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10354063/The-Duke-Kent-publish-memoir-just-Princes-bombshell-book.html This is an interesting and to my mind unexpected development. The Duke of Kent, a very close confidante of his cousin the Queen , is set to release his memoirs in May next year. Certainly a sign that in part he is looking towards his legacy and getting his perspective, thoughts and feelings on public record while he still can. Might be of some relevance to those picking names for deadpools. He is off my list this year, a good indication that his days are numbered... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted December 30, 2021 2004 death-list hit Princess Alice released her memoirs as well so it’s not unheard of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted February 2, 2022 At Buckingham Palace yesterday for the changing of the Guard. Seems ok relatively speaking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted February 2, 2022 2 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: At Buckingham Palace yesterday for the changing of the Guard. Seems ok relatively speaking. Well, he can certainly stand (no stick or aid in sight) on a winter's day without too much trouble, but he looks so awfully, awfully gaunt. That can't be a good thing at his age. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted June 2, 2022 Just appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and he looks rough. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted June 2, 2022 12 hours ago, The Old Crem said: Just appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace and he looks rough. You just beat me to it! Great to see him on the balcony and as a long serving working royal enjoy the celebrations but he does look very much on the frail side. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted June 2, 2022 Just posted the pic in the QEII thread. He looks real rough. As I said there I'd put money on him going before her 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted June 3, 2022 Worth noting that he was trending on Twitter last night from the number of people going "man, he looks frail". So it was just folk on here who thought he looked ill (and he did). You could sense a hundred DDP teams scribbling his name in for next year. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted June 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, msc said: Worth noting that he was trending on Twitter last night from the number of people going "man, he looks frail". So it was just folk on here who thought he looked ill (and he did). You could sense a hundred DDP teams scribbling his name in for next year. To further add to your point he has arguably some significance or possible implications beyond himself as a pick because he is very close to the Queen, some say the cousin she is closest to. If he dies it could certainly impact her . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted June 4, 2022 Crikey he looks dreadful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted June 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, Sean said: Crikey he looks dreadful. It's his last hurrah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted June 4, 2022 19 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: To further add to your point he has arguably some significance or possible implications beyond himself as a pick because he is very close to the Queen, some say the cousin she is closest to. If he dies it could certainly impact her . It would greatly sadden her but she is very used to loss. As well as her husband sister and daughter in law plus has already lost around 15 cousins . I think Margaret Rhodes was her closest cousin and she passed a few years ago.Duke of Kent certainly the closest currently and on her father`s daide. Plus given how he looks I doubt his dearth would come as a shock to his family. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted June 15, 2022 The Duke of Kent was at the Falklands Memorial Chapel today. Several photos 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted June 16, 2022 11 hours ago, Toast said: The Duke of Kent was at the Falklands Memorial Chapel today. Several photos Doesn’t look good but could last a year or two more imo, I think he’s safe for 2022 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,203 Posted July 1, 2022 At Silverstone today. Actually looks better when he is a bit more casually dressed. If he's getting out and about as much as he is, he might be alright for a few more years Form spotting for retired racing drivers too... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted July 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Octopus of Odstock said: At Silverstone today. Actually looks better when he is a bit more casually dressed. If he's getting out and about as much as he is, he might be alright for a few more years Form spotting for retired racing drivers too... Either he is looking like Mr Burns or Mr Burns is looking like him. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,595 Posted July 1, 2022 Next spotting will most likely be Wimbledon finals on 9th and 10th July I think as he usually presents the trophy. Though Kate may now have taken over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 2, 2022 13 hours ago, ladyfiona said: Next spotting will most likely be Wimbledon finals on 9th and 10th July I think as he usually presents the trophy. Though Kate may now have taken over? He retired from that last year. I think the poor old bugger was pressured to drop his patronage after many decades because the Duchess of Cambridge wanted it. She had been muscling in for some time… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 2, 2022 12 minutes ago, Windsor said: He retired from that last year. I think the poor old bugger was pressured to drop his patronage after many decades because the Duchess of Cambridge wanted it. She had been muscling in for some time… Must have been a big wrench retiring from watching tennis and saying "well done". 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,155 Posted July 2, 2022 47 minutes ago, Windsor said: He retired from that last year. I think the poor old bugger was pressured to drop his patronage after many decades because the Duchess of Cambridge wanted it. She had been muscling in for some time… Do you think? He could still have carried on presenting the men's trophy with Catherine presenting the women's, which is how it was for years with the Duchess of Kent. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted July 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Redrumours said: Must have been a big wrench retiring from watching tennis and saying "well done". Gets him on the tele though, eh? Prime time. News etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted August 27, 2022 Worth noting that as of Thursday, the Duke of Kent had held his title for an incredible 80 years. There are only two other living peers who can claim the same: Viscount Gormanston (b. 1939) and Lord Sudeley (b. 1939). All three lost their fathers in WWII, hence their early succession to their titles. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,559 Posted September 9, 2022 Since a royal spot has now become vacant on the DL, this spot could very well be occupied by the Duke of Kent next year 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted September 9, 2022 On 02/06/2022 at 12:32, DCI Frank Burnside said: Just posted the pic in the QEII thread. He looks real rough. As I said there I'd put money on him going before her Well that was a spot on prediction from me........ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
