RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Was his wife the Duchess of Kent there? Don't think so - she usually steers clear of a lot of official engagements I believe? The ladies were in overlooking balconies (social distancing): from memory the first had the Queen and a lady-in-waiting, the second had Camilla and Kate and the third had Sophie and...someone else. But not the Duchess of Kent. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted November 8, 2020 I don't think the Duchess of Kent has been an official working royal for a long time. She does her own thing. She more or less dropped her royal title, and she and the Duke have been married in name only for years. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted November 9, 2020 59 minutes ago, Toast said: I don't think the Duchess of Kent has been an official working royal for a long time. She does her own thing. She more or less dropped her royal title, and she and the Duke have been married in name only for years. Oh I'm aware of that. But I thought she still chose to attend trooping of the colour on the balcony watching the planes flyover from Buckingham Palace once a year and the cenotaph . I thought I had spotted her in recent years photographed at these events. I could be mistaken however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted November 9, 2020 I think the Duchess of Kent will go before the Duke. I got my degree conferred by her. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 9, 2020 12 hours ago, Toast said: I don't think the Duchess of Kent has been an official working royal for a long time. She does her own thing. She more or less dropped her royal title, and she and the Duke have been married in name only for years. 11 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Oh I'm aware of that. But I thought she still chose to attend trooping of the colour on the balcony watching the planes flyover from Buckingham Palace once a year and the cenotaph . I thought I had spotted her in recent years photographed at these events. I could be mistaken however. I think you're both right to a point. I was aware of her stepping back and doing her own thing - she's worked as a music teacher I seem to remember? And goes by the name Katherine Worsley rather than the Duchess of Kent. She also stopped presenting the trophies at Wimbledon (the famous scenes with Jana Novotna in the 90s for instance), it's always the Duke now and Kate's being groomed to replace him. However, I do feel I've seen her at a few of the big family events in the past decade, couldn't tell you exactly what but she seems satisfied to at least go through the motions. Anyway, no appearance at the Cenotaph yesterday - coronavirus provided quite a useful smokescreen for the absences: no Harry or Megan, no Andrew, no Phillip (though he's obviously been missing a few years now). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,146 Posted November 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: I think the Duchess of Kent will go before the Duke. I got my degree conferred by her. Couple of Kents.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: I think the Duchess of Kent will go before the Duke. I got my degree conferred by her. I've been fortunate enough to graduate 3 times in various forms and on none of these occasions did I actually receive the award off the university's Chancellor. The first two were at Lancaster, and it should have been Chris Bonnington, the mountaineer. To keep it on topic, he took over from Princess Alexandra, whom the main square on campus is named after. These days it's Alan Milburn, the former Labour MP and an alumnus. A poor choice IMO given James May is also an alumnus. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
An Fear Beag 1,535 Posted November 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: I think the Duchess of Kent will go before the Duke. I got my degree conferred by her. Are the two things related? What the hell did you do to her at your graduation? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted November 9, 2020 3 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: I think you're both right to a point. I was aware of her stepping back and doing her own thing - she's worked as a music teacher I seem to remember? And goes by the name Katherine Worsley rather than the Duchess of Kent. She also stopped presenting the trophies at Wimbledon (the famous scenes with Jana Novotna in the 90s for instance), it's always the Duke now and Kate's being groomed to replace him. However, I do feel I've seen her at a few of the big family events in the past decade, couldn't tell you exactly what but she seems satisfied to at least go through the motions. Anyway, no appearance at the Cenotaph yesterday - coronavirus provided quite a useful smokescreen for the absences: no Harry or Megan, no Andrew, no Phillip (though he's obviously been missing a few years now). I would make a distinction between Royal duties and family events though. And anything she has a personal interest in - I think she has involvement in music charities, connected with her teaching. That's what I meant by doing her own thing. As for Wimbledon, she had a massive fall-out with them when she took a child with her as a guest and some All-England Tennis Club stuffed shirt told her the kid wasn't allowed in the Royal Box and refused to back down. The Duchess was very upset and I think this led to her withdrawing her patronage. It's quite unbelievable that they would be so dictatorial towards such a valuable Royal patron! She was a great loss to Wimbledon as everyone remembers her kindness to Jana, as you say. Arseholes. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,588 Posted November 9, 2020 18 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Was his wife the Duchess of Kent there? I double checked and those on the three balconies were The Queen, her lady in waiting, Kate, Camilla, Sir Timothy Laurence and the Countess of Wessex. Didn't see or hear a mention about Duchess of Kent being there. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Toast said: I would make a distinction between Royal duties and family events though. And anything she has a personal interest in - I think she has involvement in music charities, connected with her teaching. That's what I meant by doing her own thing. As for Wimbledon, she had a massive fall-out with them when she took a child with her as a guest and some All-England Tennis Club stuffed shirt told her the kid wasn't allowed in the Royal Box and refused to back down. The Duchess was very upset and I think this led to her withdrawing her patronage. It's quite unbelievable that they would be so dictatorial towards such a valuable Royal patron! She was a great loss to Wimbledon as everyone remembers her kindness to Jana, as you say. Arseholes. That's a pretty horrid story and a big own goal from Wimbledon, I agree. They lucked out with Kate though, absolutely loves her tennis, I imagine she'll continue doing it even after she's Queen. Once the Duke stands down of course. You're probably right on what she turns up for, I'd have to have a look at some photos and see which events she's been at. 1 hour ago, ladyfiona said: I double checked and those on the three balconies were The Queen, her lady in waiting, Kate, Camilla, Sir Timothy Laurence and the Countess of Wessex. Didn't see or hear a mention about Duchess of Kent being there. Tim Laurence! D'oh! Of course he was the other one. Completely forgot about Anne. Thanks for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,477 Posted November 9, 2020 The All-England Tennis Club bosses are well known as a bunch of cunts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted November 9, 2020 I agree that the Duke of Kent looks very Frail and has lost a lot of weight. I think he would be an excellent DL candidate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted November 9, 2020 6 hours ago, An Fear Beag said: Are the two things related? What the hell did you do to her at your graduation? She was Chancellor of Leeds University back in the day, as she is a proper Yorkshire lass. She was later replaced by Melvyn Bragg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,649 Posted November 11, 2020 Lady Moyra Campbell, aristocrat and charity campaigner, dead at 90. Was a maid-of-honour at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,747 Posted November 22, 2020 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupo_(dog) Probably not the most known member of the royal family, but William's and Kate's dog died last weekend aged 8. Appeared multiple times with Prince George, once Will and Kate were accused of animal cruelty when they had George feeding ice cream to the dog in one picture. I wonder how the Queen's two dorgis are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 23, 2020 2 hours ago, arghton said: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupo_(dog) Probably not the most known member of the royal family, but William's and Kate's dog died last weekend aged 8. Appeared multiple times with Prince George, once Will and Kate were accused of animal cruelty when they had George feeding ice cream to the dog in one picture. I wonder how the Queen's two dorgis are doing. FYI Celebrity Pets - DeathList extra-curricular - DeathList Forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted February 20, 2021 My good God. They have managed between them to name their child. Marvelous. News for the world. They could at least have added an 'e' at the end to give it some edge. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank name baby son - BBC News Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted February 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, Bentrovato said: My good God. They have managed between them to name their child. Marvelous. News for the world. They could at least have added an 'e' at the end to give it some edge. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank name baby son - BBC News Poor chap will have a lifetime of people assuming his birthday is in August. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted February 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Toast said: Poor chap will have a lifetime of people assuming his birthday is in August. Exactly what I said this morning. Baby August - born in February. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted February 20, 2021 Interesting that he wasn't given his Grandfather's name as one of them...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,586 Posted February 21, 2021 17 hours ago, Bentrovato said: My good God. They have managed between them to name their child. Marvelous. News for the world. They could at least have added an 'e' at the end to give it some edge. Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank name baby son - BBC News BBC News is a strange name 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,747 Posted February 22, 2021 On 29/09/2020 at 15:08, arghton said: 70+ British royals and non-royals who are close family to royals Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 99 Elizabeth II, 94 Katharine, Duchess of Kent, 87 Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, 84 Princess Alexandra of Kent, 83 Prince Michael of Kent, 78 Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, 76 Princess Michael of Kent, 75 Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester, 74 Charles, Prince of Wales, 71 Anne, Princess Royal, 70 Other relatives: Christopher Bournes Rhys-Jones, father of Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 89 Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, 76 Michael Middleton, father of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, 71 George Brooksbank, father of Jack Brooksbank, 71 ----- Michael Markle, Meghan's uncle, 81 Frederick Markle, Meghan's uncle, 78 Annabel Elliot, Camilla's sister, 71 Mary Burke Roche, Diana's aunt, 86 ----- Children of the sisters of DoE: Princess Margarita's children (1905-1981) Stillborn daughter (1931-1931) Prince Kraft Alexander Ernst Ludwig Georg Emich (1935-2004) Princess Beatrix Alice Marie Melita Margarete of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1936-1997) Prince Georg Andreas Heinrich of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (born 1938) Prince Rupprecht Sigismund Philipp Ernst of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1944-1978) Prince Albrecht Wolfgang Christoph of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1944-1992 Princess Theodora's children (1906-1969) Margarita Alice Thyra Viktoria Marie Louise Scholastica of Baden (1932-2013) Prince Maximillian Andreas Friedrich Gustav Ernst August Bernhard of Baden (born 1933) Prince Ludwig Wilhelm Georg Ernst Christoph of Baden (born 1937) Princess Cecilie's children (1911-1937) Prince Ludwig of Hesse and by Rhine (1931-1937) Prince Alexander of Hesse and by Rhine (1933-1937) Princess Johanna of Hesse and by Rhine (1936-1939) Stillborn son (1937-1937) Princess Sophie's children (1914-2001) Princess Christina Margarethe of Hesse (1933-2011) Princess Dorothea of Hesse (1934-2001) Prince Karl of Hesse (born 1937) Prince Rainer Christoph Friedrich of Hesse (born 1937) Princess Clarissa Alice of Hesse (born 1944) Prince Welf Ernst of Hanover (1947-1981) Prince Georg of Hanover (born 1949) (The only child of Philip's sisters who isn't 70 is Princess Friederike of Hanover (born 1954, son of Princess Sophie)) Queen's cousins: Simon Bowles-Lyon, 88 Lady Mary Cecilia Bowes-Lyon, (DEAD: 2nd January 2021 at age 88.) Michael Albemarle Bowes-Lyon, 80 Philip's cousins: Lady Pamela Hicks, 91 Prince Michael of Greece and Denmark, 81 Aging last royal dorgis, could be counted as family members. Both are atleast 14 years old, so if compared to human age they'd be around 78+ years old both: Vulcan, age not known (DEAD: 2nd or 3rd of December 2020) Candy, age not known There are probably tons of more somewhat near old relatives of the royals, I could add more to the list if anyone suggests some I updated this to add the death of Lady Mary Cecilia Bowes-Lyon and added all the children of Philip's sisters. 13 of the 21 are dead. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Watcher 317 Posted February 22, 2021 Amazing list but how could Princess Cecilie die 2 years before her stillborn son? Astonishing that Prince Philip has outlived so many of his nephews & nieces. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,142 Posted February 22, 2021 44 minutes ago, The Watcher said: Amazing list but how could Princess Cecilie die 2 years before her stillborn son? Astonishing that Prince Philip has outlived so many of his nephews & nieces. It's a typo. She was killed in a plane crash with her husband, their two sons and the child she was shortly expecting. Very tragic. It's likely that she gave birth during the flight. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
