The Duke of Kent is Prince Edward, a senior member of the British royal family and a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Who is the Duke of Kent?

  • The current Duke of Kent is Prince Edward, born in 1935, a grandson of King George V.
  • He inherited the dukedom in 1942 at the age of six after his father Prince George, the previous Duke of Kent, died in a plane crash.
  • He has been Duke of Kent for more than 80 years, making him the longest‑serving duke in British history.

His role in the royal family

  • Prince Edward has carried out official duties on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II for decades, especially at military and ceremonial events.
  • He is associated with over 140 charities and organisations, often focusing on military, engineering, and educational causes.
  • Traditionally, he appears at major national occasions, such as Trooping the Colour and significant remembrance ceremonies.

Title background

  • “Duke of Kent” is a historic British peerage title that has existed in several creations over the centuries, with the current (second) modern creation dating from 1934 under King George V.
  • The present holder is Prince Edward, and his heir apparent is his son, George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews.

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