The Duke and Duchess of Kent News and Events 2: Sep 2022 -

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Welcome to The Duke and Duchess of Kent News and Events, Part 2

Commencing September 1st, 2022 ​

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[iceflower]

The Duke of Kent attended the Hampton Court Palace's Concourse of Elegance today, September 2:


** rex gallery **

 

[eya]

"The Duke of Kent has visited UK Space Command to meet personnel and learn more about their work in the space domain.
Based at RAF High Wycombe, members of the Armed Forces and civil servants are working together at @UKSpaceCmd to make space safe, secure and sustainable."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1579874497435684865

 

[rdalziel]

Really interesting episode of the Commonwealth Poetry podcast featuring the Duke of Kent

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/commonwealth-poetry-podcast/id1626115064?i=1000585986835

 

[iceflower]

On November 16 the Duke of Kent visited the Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne and he visited the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Company at New Romney Station:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** battleofbritainmemorial: Honoured by Royal Visit **

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Kent as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England opened the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution care home, "Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh Court" in Sindlesham on November 22:


** wokingham article: Royal visitor opens Sindlesham care home **

 

[Winnie]

On November 16 the Duke of Kent visited the Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne and he visited the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway Company at New Romney Station:

I have always admired the Duke of Kent and his beautiful wife for their devotion to the Queen. He and his Katharine, prior to her wish to limit public life, were always there quietly doing their duty to the crown and country.

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, November 30, the Duke of Kent as Patron of The Tree Council, planted "a new variety of plum tree especially cultivated to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign":


** treecouncil: The Duke of Kent marks National Tree Week by planting commemorative tree at Lancaster West Estate **


As Patron of St. Mungo's attended a Carol Concert in St. Giles-in-the-Fields on December 1:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, December 7, the Duke of Kent visited the British Computer Society (BCS) in Swindon and formally opened the smart new offices at Newbridge Square (Pic). And he visited STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway:


** Pic ** steam-museum: His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent visits STEAM **

 

[eya]

The Duke of Kent as president of RAF's leading charity visited Westminster Abbey today 9 February , to lay a wreath in memory of Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard 'Father of the Royal Air Force'.


https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-news/duke-of-kent-honours-father-of-the-royal-air-force

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, February 14, the Duke of Kent as Patron of the Dresden Trust attended a reception in London to mark the 30th anniversary of the Dresden Trust:


** Photos & video **

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Kent as Patron of the Society for Army Historical Research received Major General Ashley Truluck (Chairman) and Members of the Society's Council and was presented with the Fellowship of the Society on March 30:


** Pic **

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Kent as Patron visited the new exhibition gallery "Conflict in Europe" at the National Army Museum in London today, April 6:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 **

 

[iceflower]

On April 23 the Duke of Kent as President of the Scout Association attended the Scouts Parade and National Scout Service at Windsor Castle for their annual Windsor Day of Celebration and Achievement:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

 

[iceflower]

The Duke of Kent attended the Combined Cavalry Parade service at Hyde Park today, May 14:


** gettyimages gallery ** rex gallery **


** dm article: Nice bowler! Duke of Kent, 87, dons a 1920s-style pin-stripe suit to join thousands in Hyde Park ..**

 

[wbenson]

It looks like he already has his coronation medal mounted.

 

[Adda]

So very happy to see the great Duke out and about, rocking no less than 12 honours. Nothing but RESPECT!

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, May 18, the Duke of Kent as Royal Colonel of the 1st Battalion The Rifles attended the Chepstow Leaving Parade and took the salute from the War Memorial in Chepstow:


** Pic **


** theforester article: Rifles parade Chepstow as they prepare to leave Beachley for Cyprus **

 

[Adda]

It was a busy Friday for The Duke, as he inspected The Flying Scotsman, and then went to Opera North to see a performance of The Pearl Fishers.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1662017613545758721

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, June 7, the Duke of Kent opened a new Royal Armoured Corps memorial and unveiled a plaque to mark the museum's centenary at the Tank Museum:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** tankmuseum article **

 

[Iluvbertie]

Fantastic news hidden in the CC for the 8th June:

The Duchess of Kent seems to be fine - for a 90 year old lady.

St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent and The Duchess of Kent, Co-Founder, Future Talent, this evening held a Reception and Concert at St James’s Palace to celebrate the work of the Charity.

This, if memory serves, is her first engagement since before the covid lockdowns. Her last engagements were with the Duke in 2018 when she joined him in laying a wreath on the first anniversary of the Grenfell disaster and then for Eugenie's wedding.

 

[iceflower]

Thankfully some photos have come up of the evening! ? Lady Helen added as well and a wonderful new portrait of the Duchess of Kent was unveiled:


** twitter post with photos ** dailymail article with photos **

 

[iceflower]

On June 23 the Duke of Kent as President of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution officially opened the new Tower Lifeboat Station at Lifeboat Pier, Victoria Embankment, London. You can spot him arriving on a lifeboat:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 **

 

[Somebody]

Fantastic news hidden in the CC for the 8th June:

The Duchess of Kent seems to be fine - for a 90 year old lady.

St James’s Palace
The Duke of Kent and The Duchess of Kent, Co-Founder, Future Talent, this evening held a Reception and Concert at St James’s Palace to celebrate the work of the Charity.

This, if memory serves, is her first engagement since before the covid lockdowns. Her last engagements were with the Duke in 2018 when she joined him in laying a wreath on the first anniversary of the Grenfell disaster and then for Eugenie's wedding.

That's wonderful, thanks for pointing it out. I wouldn't necessarily say that she is 'fine' but it's great that she was able to attend an event with her husband and daughter (although I assume mostly while seated).

One more picture of the Duchess.

 

[iceflower]

On June 28 the Duke of Kent as Colonel-in-Chief, the Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) attended a Drumhead Service at St James's Palace:


https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activ...edicates-the-drums-of-their-regiment-to-their

 

[iceflower]

On July 7 the Duke of Kent as Patron of the Kent County Agricultural Society visited the Kent County Show at Kent Showground:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

 

[iceflower]

On July 19 the Duke of Kent as Patron of Wigmore Hall attended Konstantin Krimmel and Malcolm Martineau's performance of Schubert's Schwanengesang at Wigmore Hall:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

 

[vkrish]

The Duke is ageing beyond recognition

 

[irish_royalist]

The Duke is ageing beyond recognition

But yet he continues on, in support of His Majesty, and in respect for his cousin, Her late Majesty - mega-respect!

 

[Lee-Z]

Amazing to think he has been the Duke of Kent for over 80 years, and still dedicatedto service