Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

paternal first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II; grandson of King George V and Queen Mary and first cousin once removed to King Charles III
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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

Summary

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent is a human[1]. Born in Belgrave Square[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1935[3]. He worked as a military personnel[4], aristocrat[5], and military commander[6]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,531 views/month, #3,332 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Belgrave Square[2], Prince Edward, Duke of Kent…
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was born on October 9, 1935[3].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's father was Prince George, Duke of Kent[8].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's mother was Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark[9].
  • A child of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews[10].
  • A child of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was Lady Helen Taylor[11].
  • A child of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was Lord Nicholas Windsor[12].
  • A child of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was Lord Patrick Windsor[13].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • British English was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's native language[15].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's professions included military personnel[4].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's professions included aristocrat[5].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's professions included military commander[6].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's field of work was military affairs[16].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's field of work was aristocracy[17].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent held the position of Duke of Kent[18].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent held the position of Earl of St Andrews[19].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent held the position of Baron Downpatrick[20].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was educated at Eton College[21].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[22].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's education included a stint at Ludgrove School[23].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's education included a stint at Institut Le Rosey[24].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26].
  • Prince Edward, Duke of Kent received the Order of the Garter[27].

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Origins and Family

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's place of birth was Belgrave Square[2]. He was born on October 9, 1935[3]. His father was Prince George, Duke of Kent[8]. His mother was Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark[9]. British English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Eton College[21], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30]; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[22], a military academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1947[33]; Ludgrove School[23], a boarding school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1892[36]; and Institut Le Rosey[24], an academic institution[37], in Switzerland[38], founded in 1880[39], headquartered in Rolle[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[4], aristocrat[5], and military commander[6]. Fields of work include military affairs[16], a concept[41] and aristocracy[17], a form of government[42]. Positions held include Duke of Kent[18], a noble title[43], in Kingdom of Great Britain[44]; Earl of St Andrews[19], a noble title[45], founded in 1934[46]; and Baron Downpatrick[20], a noble title[47], founded in 1934[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; Order of the Garter[27], an order of chivalry[53], in Kingdom of England[54], founded in 1348[55]; King George VI Coronation Medal[56]; Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal[57]; and Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal[58].

Personal Life

Children include George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews[10], a diplomat[59], b. 1962[60], of United Kingdom[61]; Lady Helen Taylor[11], b. 1964[62], of United Kingdom[63]; Lord Nicholas Windsor[12], an activist[64], b. 1970[65], of United Kingdom[66]; and Lord Patrick Windsor[13], a stillborn child[67]. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's religion is recorded as Church of England[68].

Why It Matters

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,531 views/month, #3,332 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent born?

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was born in Belgrave Square[2].

Who were Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's parents?

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's father was Prince George, Duke of Kent[8]. Prince Edward, Duke of Kent's mother was Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark[9].

What did Prince Edward, Duke of Kent do for work?

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent worked as military personnel[4], aristocrat[5], and military commander[6].

Where did Prince Edward, Duke of Kent go to school?

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was educated at Eton College[21], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[22], Ludgrove School[23], and Institut Le Rosey[24].

What awards did Prince Edward, Duke of Kent receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[26], Order of the Garter[27], and King George VI Coronation Medal[56].

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  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George, Order of the Garter +26
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  3. 8w ago · Keivan.f · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image needs reharvest
    Family name Windsor
    Godparent George V, Mary of Teck, Prince Nicholas of Greece and Denmark +4
    Member of Royal Society, Royal Scots Greys
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