Prince Edward, Duke of Kent

:This article is about the present Duke of Kent. For Queen Victoria's father, see Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn.

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Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO (Edward George Nicholas Patrick Windsor) (born 9 October 1935), is a member of the British Royal Family, a grandchild of King George V. He has held the title of Duke of Kent since 1942.

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KG - GCMG - GCVO - 9 October - 1935 - British Royal Family - King George V - Duke of Kent - 1942

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The Duke of Kent carries out royal duties on behalf of his cousin, Queen Elizabeth II. He is perhaps best known as President of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presenting the winner of the Wimbledon men's tennis tournament with the winning shield. He also served as the United Kingdom's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, retiring in 2001.

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Queen Elizabeth II - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club - Wimbledon men's tennis tournament - Special Representative for International Trade and Investment - 2001

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