Prince Michael of Kent
first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II; grandson of King George V and Queen Mary
Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO, KStJ, CD (Michael George Charles Franklin; born 4 July 1942) is a member of the British royal family. He is the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. He is the grandson of King George V and Queen Mary. He is the 48th in the line of succession to the British throne, but at the time of his birth was seventh in the line of succession.
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 Prince Michael of Kent in 2014 | |||||
| Born | 4 July 1942 Coppins, Iver, Buckinghamshire, England | ||||
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| House | Windsor | ||||
| Father | Prince George, Duke of Kent | ||||
| Mother | Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark | ||||
| Religion | Church of England | ||||
| Service/branch | British Army | ||||
| Years of service | 1961–1981 | ||||
| Rank | Major | ||||
| Unit | 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) The Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) | ||||
| Battles/wars | Cyprus dispute | ||||
His godfather was President Franklin D. Roosevelt.[1]
He announced his retirement from public life in June 2022 as he approached his 80th birthday.[2]
Titles
change- Since 4 July 1942: His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent
Notes
changeReferences
change- ↑ "Invitation to FDR to become Godfather". Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Retrieved 13 October 2015.
- ↑ "Queen's cousin Prince Michael of Kent announces retirement from public life". Gloucestershire Live. 17 June 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
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