Vinegar Tits 606 Posted July 2, 2018 Cheers. And, in thanks, here's a picture of the Duchess of Kent with Steffi Graf at the Wimbledon Ladies Final in 1996 taken by my good self. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted May 20, 2019 A notable absentee at Lady Gabriellas wedding at the weekend was her Aunt the Duchess of Kent who I believe also missed Princess Eugenies wedding. Perhaps a significant ominous sign. Perhaps not... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted May 21, 2019 16 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: A notable absentee at Lady Gabriellas wedding at the weekend was her Aunt the Duchess of Kent who I believe also missed Princess Eugenies wedding. Perhaps a significant ominous sign. Perhaps not... I take that as ominous - Eugenie was an extended relative but Gabriella is her niece and I believe the Kent's are close. She needs to be considered for next's year list. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted June 8, 2019 The Duchess of Kent was one of the senior royals who was absent from the Buckingham Palace balcony today for trooping of the colour. She has been a regular attendee in recent years so her absence might be noteworthy. Another regular attendee who was absent this year was her sister in law and the Queens cousin Princess Alexandra. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted June 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: The Duchess of Kent was one of the senior royals who was absent from the Buckingham Palace balcony today for trooping of the colour. She has been a regular attendee in recent years so her absence might be noteworthy. Another regular attendee who was absent this year was her sister in law and the Queens cousin Princess Alexandra. The duchess needs to be be on the list I think for next year. Princess Alexandra attended an engagement on Thursday in Cornwall so maybe she is still down there. Looks well for 82. https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/royal-visit-royal-cornwall-show-2948586 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted September 10, 2021 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9977689/A-royal-wedding-Princess-Alexandras-granddaughter-Flora-Ogilvy-celebrates-nuptials-blessings.html The Duchess of Kent seems to be the only member of the Kent branch of the royal family absent at the wedding blessing service of her great niece Flora the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra. Her husband the Duke of Kent was present as was his brother Prince Michael of Kent and his wife. But unless I am mistaken no Duchess of Kent. May signify something. May not. But I thought it worth highlighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,145 Posted September 10, 2021 46 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9977689/A-royal-wedding-Princess-Alexandras-granddaughter-Flora-Ogilvy-celebrates-nuptials-blessings.html The Duchess of Kent seems to be the only member of the Kent branch of the royal family absent at the wedding blessing service of her great niece Flora the granddaughter of Princess Alexandra. Her husband the Duke of Kent was present as was his brother Prince Michael of Kent and his wife. But unless I am mistaken no Duchess of Kent. May signify something. May not. But I thought it worth highlighting. Some truly terrible outfits. Why does Sophie Wessex always wear such frumpy clothes? Alexander is in several photos though, which should please a few here. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted September 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Toast said: Some truly terrible outfits. Why does Sophie Wessex always wear such frumpy clothes? Alexander is in several photos though, which should please a few here. Alexander is incredibly easy on the eye. A real treat! Sophie is beautiful and with a bit of adjustment in her choice of clothes she would be splendid. Perhaps she's one of life's creatures who isn't vain? A shame because I do thing just a bit of adjustment would elevate greatly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,088 Posted September 10, 2021 29 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Alexander is incredibly easy on the eye. A real treat! Sophie is beautiful and with a bit of adjustment in her choice of clothes she would be splendid. Perhaps she's one of life's creatures who isn't vain? A shame because I do thing just a bit of adjustment would elevate greatly. Whatever your real job is I hope it is the above. Wonderful. Laugh, cry, astonish and like. From here to the moon....... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,145 Posted September 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Sophie is beautiful and with a bit of adjustment in her choice of clothes she would be splendid. Perhaps she's one of life's creatures who isn't vain? A shame because I do thing just a bit of adjustment would elevate greatly. I don't think it's vain to try to look your best. It's a compliment to the people you meet. But I agree, she's lovely and could easily look effortlessly elegant. The pink dress is basically fine if a bit too long, but those sleeves! that neckline! She would look so much better with that dress stripped back with say a boat neck and plain long sleeves. The hat looks wrong with the dress and the thick ankle straps on the shoes are ugly. I'm always sad to see photos of Louise as you can tell her mother chooses her clothes. Hope she manages to break free soon and find her own style. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,400 Posted September 10, 2021 59 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Alexander is incredibly easy on the eye. A real treat! The only royal I’ve got any time for. Absolute fucking dreamboat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted September 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, Toast said: I don't think it's vain to try to look your best. It's a compliment to the people you meet. But I agree, she's lovely and could easily look effortlessly elegant. The pink dress is basically fine if a bit too long, but those sleeves! that neckline! She would look so much better with that dress stripped back with say a boat neck and plain long sleeves. The hat looks wrong with the dress and the thick ankle straps on the shoes are ugly. I'm always sad to see photos of Louise as you can tell her mother chooses her clothes. Hope she manages to break free soon and find her own style. You sound like you could be Sophies Angela Kelly who does a brilliant job as the Queens dresser! Imagine working as Countess Sophies dresser you'd be able to report all kinds of royal gossip to this forum discreetly! One thing I like about Sophie and some of the other royals like the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Princess Anne and yes Princess Alexandra is that they do a lot of the unglamorous work and engagements. The more thankless boring tasks without the showboating and glory hunting that some others over the years have indulged in. To use a clichéd slightly tired phrase - they just get on with it. No big fuss. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, The Quim Reaper said: The only royal I’ve got any time for. Absolute fucking dreamboat He is very dreamy but let's be clear you are behind me in the queue and once he has experienced the promised land with me I'm not sure he will feel a need to bother with the rest of the queue! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: He is very dreamy but let's be clear you are behind me in the queue and once he has experienced the promised land with me I'm not sure he will feel a need to bother with the rest of the queue! Alexander Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted September 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Ulitzer95 said: Alexander Who? Alexander Ogilvy. The grandson of the Queens cousin Princess Alexandra. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted September 10, 2021 51 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Alexander Ogilvy. The grandson of the Queens cousin Princess Alexandra. Arthur Chatto, the Queen's great nephew, is much hotter. He just joined the Marines 2 weeks ago, becoming the first British Royal to do so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted September 11, 2021 25 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: Arthur Chatto, the Queen's great nephew, is much hotter. He just joined the Marines 2 weeks ago, becoming the first British Royal to do so. Arthur is very hot I agree but Alex has some X factor about him that works well on me and makes him my favourite. It might in part be his blonde hair. However all of the grandchildren of Princess Margaret from what I can make out are very good looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted February 22, 2022 https://www.tatler.com/article/duke-duchess-kent-prince-edward-katharine-worsley-wedding The Duchess of Kent celebrates her 89th birthday today. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted March 29, 2022 https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-british-royals-who-attended-prince-philips-memorial-service-and-those-who-were-missing-174671/ According to this Royal news website the Duchess of Kent was unable to attend Prince Philips memorial service today. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Watcher 319 Posted March 30, 2022 16 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-british-royals-who-attended-prince-philips-memorial-service-and-those-who-were-missing-174671/ According to this Royal news website the Duchess of Kent was unable to attend Prince Philips memorial service today. Who was the lady who accompanied the Duke of Kent to the memorial service? Huw Edwards certainly ignored her presence as he didn't seem to know nor did he know the names of the two men at the end of the row in which Boris Johnson was at the other end next to Riki, Liz & Pritti. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,145 Posted March 30, 2022 3 hours ago, The Watcher said: Who was the lady who accompanied the Duke of Kent to the memorial service? Huw Edwards certainly ignored her presence as he didn't seem to know nor did he know the names of the two men at the end of the row in which Boris Johnson was at the other end next to Riki, Liz & Pritti. I think (but I don't know for sure) it was his daughter-in-law, the Countess of St Andrews. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted March 30, 2022 31 minutes ago, Toast said: I think (but I don't know for sure) it was his daughter-in-law, the Countess of St Andrews. Certianly looks like her and going by Google she has walked beside him in that manner before at events 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted March 30, 2022 22 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: According to this Royal news website the Duchess of Kent was unable to attend Prince Philips memorial service today. I noticed the Duchess's absence, when the Duke and Michaels arrived. I know she doesn't appear for any old event these days but this felt like one she'd be at. 2 hours ago, Toast said: I think (but I don't know for sure) it was his daughter-in-law, the Countess of St Andrews. Thanks, I had no idea who she was. Vaguely assumed just an aide or - I daresay - nurse, particularly when nobody seemed to know who she was! No Princess Alexandra either... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,145 Posted March 30, 2022 Supposedly a lot of people have Covid, so that might be the reason for any MIAs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted March 30, 2022 21 hours ago, Toast said: Supposedly a lot of people have Covid, so that might be the reason for any MIAs. Princess Alexandra also attended the commonwealth service recently. Perhaps she can only do limited stints nowadays so she doesn't get overtired and it was decided the commonwealth service was the better choice? Her granddaughter Flora Ogilvy who rarely is on the invite list for royal events did attend yesterday though. Perhaps she was her grandmothers replacement or rather her representative? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
