Gooseberry Crumble 5,337 Posted July 6, 2023 22 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Think this is the place for all the Kent clan? So I'll put it here rather than the Royal Family thread. Spent yesterday sat on Centre Court at Wimbledon and Prince Michael of Kent was in attendance along with, I believe, his daughter. Looked very frail. Walked with a stick, was very slow climbing and descending the steps and used the hand rail as well as his stick for support. Should've taken a photo, didn't. Tried to find a photo, haven't. Which maybe tells its own story... His wife Princess Michael of Kent wasn't with him? It would be noted if she doesn't attend any Wimbledon match over the next two weeks as she is normally quite a regular feature in Wimbledons Royal box over the years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,581 Posted July 6, 2023 I saw his arrival on the TV coverage. He looked frail and Princess Michael was not with him.Time to watch out for them. Princess Michael reported personalty feels a match for the deathlist, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted July 7, 2023 On 06/07/2023 at 18:19, Gooseberry Crumble said: His wife Princess Michael of Kent wasn't with him? It would be noted if she doesn't attend any Wimbledon match over the next two weeks as she is normally quite a regular feature in Wimbledons Royal box over the years. Definitely younger companion. Happened to be with my mum who reckoned it was Lady Gabriella. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,581 Posted July 7, 2023 Just now, RoverAndOut said: Definitely younger companion. Happened to be with my mum who reckoned it was Lady Gabriella. The press say it was her as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted July 7, 2023 23 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: Definitely younger companion. Happened to be with my mum who reckoned it was Lady Gabriella. I thought for a minute there you were saying Prince Michael was with your mum. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted July 7, 2023 51 minutes ago, Toast said: I thought for a minute there you were saying Prince Michael was with your mum. Nah, I'd have mentioned it earlier in that case. And probably have had more insider info! She'd be a younger companion, but not *that* much younger... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,043 Posted October 9, 2023 88 today ! Doubt he has many more birthday to come 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,384 Posted October 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Lafaucheuse said: 88 today ! Doubt he has many more birthday to come You should design greetings cards. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted November 12, 2023 Not appearing at the Cenotaph. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted November 12, 2023 Not in attendance at The Cenotaph today. His Equerry laid a wreath on his behalf. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,881 Posted November 12, 2023 *Barry Davies voice* Interesting, very interesting 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,581 Posted November 12, 2023 Also not even on the Balcony which I think he did last year. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SovietJohnny 93 Posted November 12, 2023 9 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: *Barry Davies voice* Interesting, very interesting And wasn’t the follow up line “ just look at his face!” ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,581 Posted November 12, 2023 https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24710630/duke-of-kent-remembrance-day-episodic-mobility-issues/ Episodic Mobility issues according to the Sun. Same reasoning that they gave for the Queen’s absences in the last year of her life when it turned out she had Bone cancer, 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,881 Posted November 12, 2023 On the list next year surely. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,311 Posted November 12, 2023 5 hours ago, The Old Crem said: https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/24710630/duke-of-kent-remembrance-day-episodic-mobility-issues/ Episodic Mobility issues according to the Sun. Same reasoning that they gave for the Queen’s absences in the last year of her life when it turned out she had Bone cancer, They knew what they where doing when they worded the statement like that. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SovietJohnny 93 Posted November 12, 2023 6 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: On the list next year surely. Banker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,977 Posted November 12, 2023 9 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Not in attendance at The Cenotaph today. His Equerry laid a wreath on his behalf. What if he is perfectly healthy,but stayed home to watch Moonlighting since it was just available to stream for the first time since it originally airred in the 80's. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,745 Posted November 12, 2023 1 hour ago, CaptainChorizo said: What if he is perfectly healthy,but stayed home to watch Moonlighting since it was just available to stream for the first time since it originally airred in the 80's. Notice I didn't speculate as to the reason for his non-attendance, simply noted his absence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 525 Posted November 12, 2023 5 hours ago, Sean said: They knew what they where doing when they worded the statement like that. So would that mean it runs in the family? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,311 Posted November 13, 2023 43 minutes ago, Comped said: So would that mean it runs in the family? Bone cancer?No but it's clearly being used as a euphemism for old age combined with severe illness and frailty. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 1,025 Posted February 12 Photographed receiving a miniature Cross of Sacrifice to thank him for his tenure (1970-2023) as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,569 Posted February 12 Just now, prussianblue said: Photographed receiving a miniature Cross of Sacrifice to thank him for his tenure (1970-2023) as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Doesn't look impressed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 860 Posted February 12 6 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: Doesn't look impressed Probably hoping for a Gold Clock. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talkative Finn 47 Posted March 13 On 12/02/2024 at 18:58, Bibliogryphon said: Doesn't look impressed But at least he (very sensibly) IS using a walking stick. And a real one, not one of those strange things the late Queen insisted of using. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
