Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
British prince (born 1935)
Biography
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent (Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick; born 9 October 1935), is a member of the British royal family. The elder son of Prince George, Duke of Kent, and Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, he is a grandson of George V, nephew of Edward VIII and George VI, and first cousin of Elizabeth II. Edward's mother was also a first cousin of Prince Philip, Elizabeth's husband, making him both a second cousin and first cousin once removed to Charles III. He is 43rd in the line of succession to the British throne. In 2025, following the death of his wife, Katharine, Duchess of Kent, Edward became the oldest living member of the British royal family.
Edward has held the title of Duke of Kent for over 84 years, making him the longest-serving duke in British history. He inherited the title at the age of six in 1942, following his father's death in a plane crash. Edward carried out engagements on behalf of Elizabeth II and is involved with over 140 charitable organisations. He was president of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presenting the trophies to the Wimbledon champion and runner-up, and served as the United Kingdom's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, retiring in 2001. He is joint president of the Scout Association, and president of the Royal United Services Institute and the Royal Institution of Great Britain, president of the Army & Navy Club, and, since 1967, grand master of the United Grand Lodge of England. Edward has been chancellor of the University of Surrey since June 1976. Much of his charity work revolves around war remembrance, technology, and the growth of British industry.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- member of the House of Lords
- Duke of Kent
- president of the Royal Television Society
- Earl of St Andrews
- Baron Downpatrick
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Katharine, Duchess of Kent
- Children
- George Windsor, Earl of St AndrewsLady Helen TaylorLord Nicholas WindsorLord Patrick Windsor
Awards & honours (24+)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Order of the Garter
- King George VI Coronation Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Supreme Order of the Renaissance
- Order of Tri Shakti Patta
- Order of Charles XIII
- Order of the Star of Jordan
- Order of the Star of Africa
- Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav
- Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
- Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
- Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony
- Order of Saints George and Constantine
- Golden Pheasant Award
- United Nations Medal
- Canadian Forces Decoration
- Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
- Sierra Leone Independence Medal
Quick answers about Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
- How old is Prince Edward, Duke of Kent?
- Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is 91 years old (born October 9, 1935).
- When is Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's birthday?
- Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was born on October 9, 1935.
- Where was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent born?
- Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was born in Belgrave Square.
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- Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's zodiac sign is Libra.
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- Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- Who has Prince Edward, Duke of Kent been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's spouse is or was Katharine, Duchess of Kent.
- How many children does Prince Edward, Duke of Kent have?
- Wikidata lists 4 children of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
