Prince Edward Windsor Duke of Kent Original Autograph, Royalty, UK (L6318) For Sale

Prince Edward, Duke of Kent,KG,GCMG,GCVO,CD,ADC(Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick; born 9 October 1935) is a member of theBritish royal family.Queen Elizabeth IIand Edward were first cousins through their fathers,King George VI, andPrince George, Duke of Kent. Edward's motherPrincess Marina of Greece and Denmarkwas also a first cousin of the Queen's husbandPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, making him both a second cousin and first cousin once removed toKing Charles III. He is currently 40th in the line ofsuccession to the British throne.

Prince Edward has held the title ofDuke of Kentfor more than 80 years, since the age of six, after thedeath of his father in a plane crashin 1942. Edward carried out engagements on behalf of Elizabeth II and is involved with over 140 charitable organisations. He was president of theAll England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presenting the trophies to the Wimbledon champion and runner-up, and served as the United Kingdom'sSpecial Representative for International Trade and Investment, retiring in 2001. He is president ofThe Scout Association, theRoyal United Services Institute, and theRoyal Institution of Great Britain, and since 1967Grand Masterof theUnited Grand Lodge of England. Much of his charity work revolves around war remembrance, technology, and the growth of British industry.