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The Duke and Duchess of Kent on their wedding day

The Duke and Duchess of Kent on their wedding day in 1961
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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

In 1961 The Duke of Kent became engaged to Miss Katharine Worsley, youngest child and only daughter of Sir William and Lady Worsley.

Their marriage took place later that year on 8 June in York Minster. The couple had met while The Duke was based at Catterick Camp in Yorkshire.

They have three children: George, Earl of St Andrews, born on 28 June 1962; Lady Helen Taylor, born on 18 July 1964 and Lord Nicholas Windsor, born on 25 July 1970. None of their children carry out official Royal duties.

The Duke and Duchess live at Wren House, Kensington Palace, and in Oxfordshire.





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